International orientation programme

Our orientation events are organised by the International Advice and Support team, and are designed to help prepare new international students for life in the UK and at the university.

International orientation is made up of: 

So, whenever you are starting your course, we will be ready to welcome you!

This webpage is typically updated in July ahead of our September intake.

Group of students in the Pavilion gardens

Pre-arrival online events

As part of the Belong at Brighton programme we run a series of events aimed specifically at new international students, which cover information on life in the UK and at the university. These include preparing to arrive in the UK, managing your money as an international student (including how to open a UK bank account), accessing the UK healthcare system and looking after your wellbeing, as well as working in the UK with a Student visa. 

Events are added in the run up to a new intake.

There are no events currently available.

In-person orientation programme

For students with a standard course start date in September, we offer an orientation programme to help you settle into your new home before the start of Welcome Week.

Our international orientation programme includes a combination of information sessions, social events and activities to help you settle into life at the university and make new friends. This webpage will be updated in advance of a new intake, with bookings typically opening in July for the September intake.

"The international oridentation program really helped me ease into life as a student in Brighton, I would defiently encourage new students to attend."

– Trisha Dasgupta, Interior Design MA graduate

International welcome events

For international students with an early September course start date, we hold a series of welcome events across all campuses so that you can meet our International Advice and Support team and ask them any questions.

This webpage will be updated with more information in advance of a new intake, typically in summer for September 2026 entry.

Optional day trips

These trips are an opportunity to meet other international students, make new friends and explore local English landmarks. There are limited spaces available on these day trips and we operate on a first-come, first-serve basis so please do sign-up early to secure your place.

Day trips are free for you to join, with all transport paid by University of Brighton. However you will need to pay for your own food and personal expenses, such as souvenirs etc. The transport for all day trips is either by coach or train. Coaches will typically depart from our Falmer campus at approximately 9am and return to Falmer campus around 5pm. You will be sent more details closer to the date of the trip via email.

Rye and Bodiam Castle day trip, Saturday 8 November

Travel by coach to the picturesque English town of Rye that has cobbled streets and historical buildings.

You'll also visit Bodiam Castle, a 14th-century moated castle. You can choose where to buy your own food on this trip.

Complete the online booking form

Get in touch with us

If you have any queries about the orientation programme or our other welcome events, please email the International Advice and Support team on orientation@brighton.ac.uk.

For all other queries, you can:

International support team