What Discover University adds
Discover University is an expansion pack for The Sims 4, released on November 15, 2019. It introduces Britechester, a college town built around two rival campuses: the University of Britechester and Foxbury Institute. The University of Britechester is a historical institution, while Foxbury Institute takes a modern approach. Both are set among flower gardens, sculptures, fountains, and academic buildings.
Sims can apply to either school, enroll in classes, and work toward degrees in subjects like biology, computer science, art history, and even villainy. Completing coursework gives Sims an advantage when entering careers in teaching, law, and engineering. Scholarships and student loans are available to help cover tuition costs.
The pack includes 121 Create a Sim items with college-themed clothing and accessories, plus 186 Build Mode items for decorating dorm rooms and living spaces.
Campus life and academics
Once enrolled, Sims attend lectures, write term papers, and deliver presentations to earn their grades. Academic success depends on managing time between coursework, social activities, and everyday needs. Sims can live on campus in dorm rooms or choose off-campus housing, with access to shared spaces like the student commons and the library.
Outside class, students can join organizations including a robotics club, debate team, art group, and a mysterious secret society. Social life on campus features activities like juice pong, juggling a soccer ball, and spending time with roommates. School spirit events and rival school pranks add to the experience.
Roommates and getting around
Roommates are introduced as a gameplay system, letting Sims share their home with other characters even outside the university setting. Bicycles also arrive as a new way to travel around Britechester and other worlds, giving Sims a faster option for getting between classes and campus hangouts.