The figures below detail the University of Brighton’s student numbers and the age groups on entry, ethnic diversity, disability declarations and global origins of our student population.
Source: 2023–24 HESA student data returnFurther information on our student population can be found on the HESA website.
All students
16,665
100
Full-time
13,384
80
Part-time
3,281
20
Undergraduate
13,318
Postgraduate
2,912
17
Research
435
3
Female
10,191
61
Male
6,061
36
Non-binary or other genders
413
Aged 21 and over (all levels)
8,806
53
Aged 21 and over (all undergraduate)
5,467
33
Aged 21 and over (full-time undergraduate)
4,385
26
White
62
Black
5
Asian
8
Other
Not known/information refused
Declared disability
United Kingdom
14,142
85
European Union
350
2
International
2,079
13
* Statistics only supplied as percentage
TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes