University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk is a transformational university, absorbing the best of UK university traditions and aligning them with a twenty first century audience and a modern world of employment and entrepreneurship. We are a distinctive, thriving academic community which makes a clear and immediate impact.

Services

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Student services

At the university of Suffolk we recognise the importance of being here if you need us. Our Student Services team offers a range of information, advice and guidance services to students.

The Student Services team offers a range of information, advice and guidance services to international students, including:

• Immigration information and guidance
• English language and study skills advice
• Cultural adjustment advice
• Mentor scheme
• Organised trips and events
• General advice, guidance and counselling

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Housing services

On campus we have an attractive, large accommodation block, Athena Hall, especially built for students, with 600 en-suite study bedrooms in self-catered shared and studio flats. Athena Hall is only a two minute walk from the main teaching buildings on the Ipswich Waterfront.

Living in Athena Hall is a great way to meet people and make new friends.

We work with private landlords and companies to offer a variety of safe and affordable student accommodation through our Accreditation Scheme.

Off campus we have a choice of accommodation including flats, houses and purpose built blocks.

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Library services

All of the students and staff at all of our centres are able to visit and use resources at all of the university Libraries. Each centre has its own collection, and our customers will need to take their student ID card with them and register at each library before they can begin to borrow.

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ICT services

Computers, Wifi & Printing is different at each centre's library. Accessing these services are through your student ID number that is displayed on your ID card.

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Student Life

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Campus life

At University of Suffolk whatever you are studying you will be doing it in state-of-the-art surroundings. We have invested across the university to create environments that showcase the latest teaching methods and support our students to achieve great things.

The main Waterfront campus is located in the town of Ipswich, the county of Suffolk. Ipswich is approximately one hour from central London and from all major international airports. We also have centres in Bury St Edmunds, Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Otley.

• Ipswich

Ipswich is a vibrant town combining a cosmopolitan waterfront with a lively town centre, providing a wealth of culture and entertainment.

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Sports facilities

University of Suffolk and UoS Student Union work closely with a range of partners to develop new offers and activities to help both students and staff access sporting activities within easy reach of the Ipswich campus.

• Offers and discounts for Ipswich Borough Council facilities

Ipswich Borough Council offer a range of sporting facilities, including swimming pools, fitness classes and gyms, which are open to the public either through a monthly direct debit package or on a pay-per-visit basis.

Concessionary prices are on offer, entitling students to a discounted price for either memberships or individual visits.

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Student clubs

You elect your Student Officers, to fight, campaign and improve your university experience on your behalf. you also elect Course representives each year to sit on Student Council, who hold those Officers you elect accountable and to make sure everything is on track.

Student Council is the body of students that debate and put forward motions to improve campus life however big or small. It's tracked and acted upon by your elected Officers to fulful.

They will lobby the University to make change and voila. The Officers also report everything they do to Student Council within the boundaries of the Rule Book set by Council itself. This is like our golden book to make sure we run elections fairly.