University Of Brighton

The University of Brighton offers more than 250 degree programmes, all designed with employability at their core. Students can enrol to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level and enjoy classes taught by experienced professionals and inspiring guest lecturers.

Degrees at the university are career-focused, with many recognised by professional bodies around the world. All courses offer work-related learning opportunities, such as placements or volunteering opportunities, and all students graduate with extensive knowledge and practical experience in their discipline, making them extremely desirable candidates for the workplace.

The university performed especially well in the Guardian University Guide (2025), ranking in the top ten nationally for education, pharmacy and pharmacology, physiotherapy, and sports science. 93 percent of students recommend their study experience at the University of Brighton (Unicompare, 2024).

International students enjoy expert academic, pastoral and immigration support at the University of Brighton from orientation through to graduation, including career support for obtaining a job in the UK or internationally.

The University of Brighton has three campuses across the city. Each campus boasts its own areas of specialism, and all three have received significant investments into facilities and redevelopment in the last five years.

Brighton is one of the UK's most diverse student cities, and the university is home to some 2,500 international students from 150 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.

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.

The University of Brighton is ranked in the top 50 universities in England for graduate prospects according to the 2025 Complete University Guide.

Courses are career-focused, practical and include work-related learning to ensure students are ready to enter the workforce when they graduate. Courses are internationally recognised and many are accredited by professional organisations. Some courses include professional body qualifications or exemption from professional exams.

A dedicated careers and employability team is on hand to support students with career development and job opportunities. Students can make an appointment to receive 1:1 career advice from the university's experienced advisers. Support includes:

• Identifying a career path or career goals
• Identifying the skills needed for career progression
• Improving job applications, CVs and interview skills
• Advice about placements, volunteering or mentoring
• Advice about business startup or entrepreneurship

Students can also receive support with finding a job, and can make use of the international student jobs portal that publishes verified job listings from employers who will sponsor international students to work in the UK, and immigration guidance about working in the UK. Students can also use this portal to find work opportunities in more than 30 countries worldwide.