University of Brighton

The University of Brighton is a friendly, diverse and inclusive community of more than 17,000 students from over 140 countries. 

Learning at Brighton is all about doing. You’ll become skilled, confident and career-ready through practical experience. With opportunities and support, you’ll evolve your personal skills and attributes so that you can build the life and the career you want.

Fun, free and forward-thinking – the university has three campuses in Brighton on the southeast coast of England. Accompanied by the beach and the countryside it’s only an hour by train to central London (the UK’s capital) and less than 30 minutes to Gatwick International Airport.

Why choose Brighton?

• No. 1 university in Europe for international students – EduOpinions 2026 International Student Ranking.
• Top 4.3% of institutions globally – 2025 Center for World University Rankings.
• Brighton is a top 100 worldwide student city in the QS 2026 Best Student Cities league table.
• We have a Silver Award in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
• We are accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an accreditation achieved by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.
• We’re a career-focused university with over 50 accrediting and awarding bodies.
• 100% of our full-time undergraduate students have the opportunity to do work-related learning as part of their course.
• You’re guaranteed a place in our halls of residence for the first year of your studies.

Accommodation:

• University halls and homes are available for students, along with assistance in finding private accommodation.

Financial support:

• Scholarships and financial support are provided to international students.

Student support:

• The university has a dedicated team for international student advice, plus further support for English language, academic skills, wellbeing, careers and much more.

Employability:

• The university offers resources and support to help students develop their career prospects and find employment after graduation.