University Of Brighton

Fun, free and forward-thinking – Brighton is based on the south coast of England, less than an hour from London (the UK's capital), and just 30 minutes from London Gatwick International Airport.

The University of Brighton has more than 250 courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The university is a friendly, diverse and inclusive community of some 17,000 students from over 150 countries.

With a focus on creating career-ready graduates, the university offers a broad selection of courses that all offer hands-on practical learning experiences as well as theoretical knowledge. By the time students graduate, they'll feel confident and fully prepared to start their career anywhere in the world.

University of Brighton qualifications are recognised globally, and more than 50 accrediting and awarding bodies accredit its courses. Graduates join an expansive and influential alumni network of over 150,000 individuals, living in more than 140 countries.

Ranked in the top 100 student cities globally (QS, 2025), Brighton is a place where students will belong. Students enjoy the nightlife, world-famous beach and countryside, while being only a short train ride from London and London Gatwick international airport.

Classes at the University of Brighton are taught by accomplished lecturers, researchers and guest experts, with a deep passion for the subject and abundance of experience in their field. In the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) the university achieved an overall rating of Silver, acknowledging the very high quality of teaching across its courses.

Courses are designed with learners in mind and feature elective/optional modules, enabling students to tailor their study programme to their interests and ambitions.

Courses are career-focused and many include opportunities for work placements or volunteering in areas directly relevant to students' professional goals. As a result, students get not only a strong foundation in the theories underpinning their discipline, but also the hands-on practical experience and industry connections needed to kick-start their career after graduation.

The University of Brighton offers more than 150 undergraduate degrees and more than 120 postgraduate taught study programmes, delivered through the university's expert academic departments:

• School of Applied Sciences (Moulsecoomb campus)
• School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering (Moulsecoomb campus)
• School of Art and Media (City campus and Moulsecoomb campus)
• School of Business and Law (Moulsecoomb campus)
• School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences (Falmer campus)
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Moulsecoomb campus)
• Brighton Doctoral College
• Brighton and Sussex Medical School

The university's three campuses are located across the city of Brighton, and each boasts its own specialities. Both infrastructure and facilities have seen a significant injection of funding in recent years, meaning students work with industry-standard equipment and have access to state-of-the-art resources throughout their degree.

Postgraduate research programmes are available across approximately 40 disciplines, with students benefitting from a close-knit interdisciplinary research community that are committed to making a real-world difference. In the Research Excellence Framework (2021), 88 percent of the university's research was assessed as having ‘outstanding' or ‘very considerable' impact.

At the University of Brighton, academic entry requirements vary between courses and students are advised to check the course pages for their desired study programme prior to application.

Most master's degrees require students to have first completed an undergraduate degree, however significant work or related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional requirements may apply for some subject areas, such as a portfolio for arts and media courses.

English language

The university requires all students to meet its English language requirements, for most courses, these are as follows:

• Undergraduate students: IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no lower than 5.5 in any component
• Taught postgraduate students: IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no lower than 5.5 in any component
• Research students (applied sciences, technology and engineering): IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no lower than 6.0 in any component
• Research students (other): IELTS overall score of 7.0, with a 7.0 in writing and no lower than 6.5 in any component

Other equivalent English language qualifications are also taken into consideration and the University of Brighton offers in-person and online pre-sessional English courses.

State-of-the-art facilities enable students to learn in environments that replicate the workplace. With employability embedded into every part of the curriculum, students make regular use of industry-standard facilities and equipment on campus as part of their degree.

Facilities include:

• Architecture studios and workshops
• Bloomberg suite for finance students
• Clinical imaging suite and skills lab
• Dedicated studios and workshops for art courses, with specialist equipment
• Design studios, including 3D workshops and a creativity centre
• Photographic studies and dark rooms
• Robotics suite
• Simulation suite, including flight and car simulators with VR and motion platform technology
• Specialist science and computer labs
• Sport and exercise science labs
• Subject classrooms and a curriculum centre for student teachers
• Video recording equipment and editing suites
• Virtual anatomy lab

The university boasts an expansive array of learning resources, with over 500 computers available on campus. Each campus has its own library housing vast collections of books, e-books and journals, as well as quiet study areas and bookable group study rooms. Students can also make use of an abundance of social spaces throughout the university.

Accommodation

The University of Brighton offers a large selection of accommodation options, with halls of residence close to each campus, as well as private student accommodation available to rent in the local area. The university's accommodation team are on-hand to provide support in finding accommodation, and students staying in university-managed halls of residence are supported by the residential wellbeing team.

All eligible first-year students are guaranteed a room in halls of residence, provided they apply by the deadline. Many rooms are en-suite and options are available for all lifestyle choices and budgets, with utility bills and Wi-Fi included.

Tuition fees for international students at the University of Brighton vary between courses. In order to keep study programmes accessible to students from all backgrounds, the university strives to offer a comprehensive range of funding opportunities.

International scholarships available to new undergraduate students in September 2025 include:

• International Office scholarships: GBP 2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, applications open until 2 May 2025
• Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarships for students from specific regions: GBP 5,500 across a standard three-year course
• Sports scholarships: up to GBP 5,000 fee waiver for the academic year

International scholarships available to new postgraduate students in September 2025 include:

• International Office scholarships: GBP 2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, applications open until 2 May 2025
• Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships for students from specific regions: GBP 2,500 for the first year of study
• Sports scholarships: up to GBP 5,000 fee waiver for the academic year
• Ruby Lee Progression scholarship (MA History of Design and Material Culture): GBP 18,000
• Alumni postgraduate scholarships: a 20 percent discount in fees for those returning to study at the university who already hold a University of Brighton degree
• Chevening international scholarships
• Commonwealth international scholarships
• Forward Bound scholarships
• Other scholarships: postgraduate students can also apply for additional scholarships during the course of their studies, or through an external provider, or can make use of studentships available through the Doctoral College

Eligibility criteria apply to scholarships and students should ensure they submit their funding applications in advance of any deadlines.

Campus development

In recent years the University of Brighton has invested GBP 300million in developing its campuses to ensure students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and new accommodation on site.

In 2024 the Falmer campus was redeveloped, and is now home to the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences. The campus has world-class facilities and equipment designed to improve teaching, learning and research.

The Moulescoomb campus has also seen significant regeneration since 2021 and now has 800 new halls of residence rooms for students, a brand-new home for the School of Business and Law, a new student's union bar and gym.

Accolades

The University of Brighton performed exceptionally well across a number of subjects in the national Guardian University Guide rankings (2025), receiving the following rankings:

• Second in the UK for education
• Third in the UK for pharmacy and pharmacology
• Third in the UK for physiotherapy
• Eighth in the UK for sports science
• 11^th in the UK for economics
• 11^th in the UK for aerospace engineering
• 14^th in the UK for history of art

Furthermore, in 2024 its teacher training programmes for primary and secondary age courses were marked as ‘outstanding' by Ofsted, with early years and further education courses receiving a ‘good' ranking.