Students from Brazil
- Brazil's connection with the university
- Meet us
- Entry requirements (equivalencies)
- Immigration and visas
- Financial assistance
- Contact us to make an enquiry.
Brazil's connection with the university
There are currently 14 students and 21 active alumni of the university who are from Brazil. Students from Brazil choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Our degree and masters courses in Business, Management and Economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). Seventy per cent of our research in business management is of international standing according to the latest Research Assessment Exercise.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. Become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced professors who share real world knowledge with students.
- Accredited Law courses delivered by nationally and internationally experienced lawyers and with work placements that prepare you for professional practice.
- We are ranked 12th in the UK for Education studies (The Complete University Guide, 2011).
Institutional Partnerships
The university has an active partnership with Universidade Federal de Vicosa in Brazil for environmental and engineering research.
Professional networks
Many alumni are connected by their membership of the University of Brighton Alumni Association to enhance other connections with each other in Brazil, in England and around the world.
Meet us
We do not currently have any scheduled visits to Brazil, however, if you would like to meet us please contact us at international@brighton.ac.uk.
Entry requirements
You will find details of the academic and English language requirements for your course in our course finder.
Find the UK equivalent to your Brazilian qualification level here.
Academic and study skills at our International College
We help many students from Brazil to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements. By successfully completing one of our International College programmes you are guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College.
English language tuition
The UK Border Agency requires all students to complete a secure English language test (SELT) before applying for their visa. The university's Brighton Language Institute can help undergraduate and postgraduate students from Brazil to complete their test and to undertake English language programmes to meet university entry requirements, if required.
Find out how easily we can help you improve your English.
Financial assistance
Students from Brazil are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships.
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie. a visa) is required for students coming from Brazil. In order to obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Brazil, please contact the UK Border Agency.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Brazil.
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or enquiry.
I had a very good time as a student at University of Brighton. The teachers were really nice and many of my colleagues were from different countries, which enabled me learn a lot about different cultures.