University of SussexBrightonUnited Kingdom
Updated 6/24/2026

How to Find Student Accommodation in Sussex Without a UK Guarantor?

Student Query

I am Ozgur. This year I will be studying at the University of Sussex as a first-year international student. Since I am originally from Turkey, I am looking for student accommodation near the University of Sussex. However, is it possible for an international student to find affordable housing without a UK Guarantor in my case? Do student accommodation providers accept international guarantors? If not, what is my next best option in such a situation? Is paying rent upfront the only option if I don't have a guarantor? Will my accommodation booking be rejected if I don't have a guarantor? Will not having a guarantor increase my rent? 

Student Profile

NameOzgur Duru Akar
OriginTurkey
DestinationBrighton, United Kingdom
Budget£155/week
Goal

To find affordable student accommodation near the University of Sussex without a UK guarantor and understand alternative options available for international students.

Constraints
  • International student relocating from Turkey
  • Does not have a UK-based guarantor
  • Wants affordable accommodation near the University of Sussex
  • Prefers to pay rent in instalments rather than upfront
  • Needs clarity on international guarantor eligibility
  • Wants to avoid additional guarantor-related costs

Answer Summary

Yes, international students can find affordable student housing near the University of Sussex without a UK-based guarantor. In the UK, a guarantor is mandatory for students who want to pay their rent in instalments. However, student accommodation providers also accept international guarantors. At UniAcco, Ozgur picked a studio room at Hillfort House for £291/Week. This property accepts an international guarantor; Ozgur’s parent can act as her guarantor. This option helped Ozgur avoid paying extra for a third-party guarantor service. The weekly rent for this property was £291/week, which fit her budget and matched her other housing preferences.

How UniAcco Helped Ozgur Duru Akar?

UniAcco helped Ozgur look for affordable housing options near the University of Sussex that also accepted international guarantors: 

This included: 

  • Showed her studio options near the University of Sussex within a £300/week budget
  • Showed her properties that accept international guarantors, like Hillfort House, for example. 
  • Explained to her the instalment plan for paying rent since she doesn’t need to pay the full year amount in one go. 
  • Confirmed she could keep her mother as a guarantor and set up her mother as a guarantor from Turkey after she was clear about the documentation, ID and other income-related proof. 
  • Checked all cancellation and refund terms with her before she made any payments in case her visa application was unsuccessful. 

Properties Worth Considering

  1. iQ Sawmills - This property offers ensuites and studio rooms. Rents here start at £229/week. This property accepts international guarantors. Bills are all-inclusive, and it comes with No Visa No Pay and No University No Pay policies.
  2. Student Castle Brighton - This option only offers studio rooms. They accept international guarantors. Rents here start from £279/week
  3. iQ Abacus House - All bills included in these ensuites and studio room options ideal for students who have an international guarantor. Rated a 4.2/5 by students, with rents from £220/week.

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