Students from South Africa
- South Africa's connection with the university
- Meet us
- Entry requirements (equivalencies)
- Immigration and visas
- Financial assistance
- Contact us to make an enquiry.
South Africa's connection with the university
There are currently 10 students and 34 active alumni of the university who are from South Africa. Students from South Africa 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). The latest Research Assessment Exercise determined that 70 per cent of our research in business management is of international standing.
- 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.
- We are ranked 12th in the UK for Education studies (The Complete University Guide, 2011).
- We offer pre-registration nursing and midwifery students the chance to experience nursing and midwifery in another country.
Meet us
We do not currently have any scheduled visits to South Africa, however, if you would like to meet us please contact us at international@brighton.ac.uk.
Entry requirements (equivalencies)
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from South Africa to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Find the UK equivalent to your South African qualification level here.
Academic and study skills at our International College
Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers 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 that all students complete a secure English language test before applying for their visa. The university's Brighton Language Institute can help undergraduate and postgraduate students from South Africa to complete their SELT and to undertake English language programmes to meet university entry requirements, if required.
Find out how easily we can help you at www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish or email us at learnenglish@brighton.ac.uk.
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie. a visa) is required for students coming from South Africa. 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 South Africa, contact the UK Border Agency in South Africa.
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 South Africa.
Financial assistance
Students from South Africa are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships.
Our Southern African Scholarship Fund offers scholarships through the existing relationships university departments have with Southern African universities. The university gives fee waivers on courses and free accommodation for scholars. Find out more.
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or enquiry.
