University of Brighton
Build skills and confidence as you learn by doing at this careers-focused university in a friendly seaside city.
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Why choose the University of Brighton?
Top 250 young university in the world
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024
Top 15 in the UK
for teaching effectiveness (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Top 15 student city in the UK
QS World Best Student Cities 2025
Brighton excels in many subjects, so you can trust that you’re getting a great education while following your passion.
Ready to find a degree at the University of Brighton?
in the UK for Education
in the UK for Physiotherapy
in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology
in the UK for Economics
Aerospace Engineering
11th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Animation and Game Design
22nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Civil Engineering
22nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Creative Writing
20th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Earth and Marine Sciences
31st in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
History of Art
14th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Medicine
19th in the UK as part of Brighton and Sussex Medical School (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Sports Science
8th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
Take a closer look at the University of Brighton
Here’s why our students love Brighton
Internationally diverse university in a friendly seaside city. It’s a place where students from across the world can feel at home.
Meet people from different cultural backgrounds and make lifelong friends.
Brighton is a fun, free and forward-thinking city where you can feel like you belong.
Top 3 reasons to choose Brighton
- A friendly and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is equal
- Live and study by the beach in one of the UK’s most popular cities
- High-tech facilities for an interactive learning experience
A destination that attracts people from all walks of life, perfect for international students
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Study abroad at the University of Brighton
Your route to the University of Brighton
If you want to study at the University of Brighton but don’t yet meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at our on-campus International College in Brighton and progress to the University.
OPTION 1
On campus
University of Brighton International College
- On-campus degree preparation courses
- Live and study in Brighton from day one
- Guaranteed entry to a University of Brighton degree*
OPTION 2
Online
Degree preparation online
- Study a degree preparation course online with Kaplan Pathways
- Guaranteed entry to your chosen on-campus University of Brighton bachelor’s or master’s degree*
- Explore your degree options via digital degree preparation on our Degree Finder
*When you pass your degree preparation course at the required level with good attendance.
- A degree preparation course (also known as a pathway course) helps you improve your English language level, academic skills, and subject knowledge.
- If you pass your degree preparation course at the required level and with good attendance, then you are guaranteed entry to your chosen degree at university.
Life on campus
Brighton’s three campuses are all located close by or within easy access of the city and seafront.
Select campus:
Make the most of Brighton’s facilities and enjoy what the city has to offer, from the beach to trendy shops and restaurants.
Silver award
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
150+
countries represented within the student and staff communities
AACSB-accredited
business school, achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide
91.4%
of graduates in work or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023)
Top 30%
in the UK for graduate earnings (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022)
18,000+
students across Brighton campuses
Download useful information
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Includes:
- University of Brighton brochure
- Degree preparation course information
- University of Brighton flyer
Any other questions
Where is Brighton — is it near London?
Brighton is located less than hour from London, the UK’s exciting capital city. It also takes only 30 minutes to travel from Brighton to London Gatwick International Airport.
What can I do at Brighton?
There are over 100 societies at the University to join, as well as 60 sports clubs and close links to many community groups, meaning there’s something for everyone to enjoy. When it comes to the city, there’s so much to do from exploring the quirky shopping district to visiting the world’s oldest aquarium.
Brighton’s best student spots
Is Brighton a good university for international students?
Brighton is an extremely diverse city, and the same goes for the University. You’ll get to meet lots of other international students and learn about different cultures from across the world.
