The figures below detail the University of Brighton's student numbers, age groups on entry, ethnic diversity, disability declarations and global origins of our student population.
Source: 2016–17 HESA student data returnFurther information on our student population can be found on the HESA website.
Student statistics
All students at all levels of study
Number
% of Population
Total students
21,655
100
Mode of attendance
Full-time
16,450
76
Part-time
5,205
24
Course level
Undergraduate
17,615
81
Postgraduate
3,605
16
Research
430
2
Gender
Female
13070
60
Male
8,575
40
Age on entry
Aged 21 and over on entry (all levels)
12,770
59
Aged 21 and over on entry (all undergraduate)
8,735
Aged 21 and over on entry (full-time undergraduate)
6,200
29
Ethnicity *
White
68
Black
5
Asian
7
Other
6
Not known / information refused
14
Declared disability *
Declared disability
15
Country of domicile
United Kingdom
18,845
87
European Union
1,115
International
1,690
8
* Statistics only supplied as percentage