The University of Brighton has been part of the city of Brighton & Hove since 1859, starting as a school of art in the kitchens of the Royal Pavilion and growing to become the diverse and inclusive institution it is today.
We have 17,000 students and 2,150 staff studying and working at our three campuses in Brighton. Subjects taught here range from medicine to engineering, psychology to illustration, sport science to English literature.
Students are at the heart of all that we do and take an active role in their learning experience. They leave the university ready to make a difference to the world.
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We are proud to be a member of the University Alliance, a network that brings together Britain's universities to make a difference to our cities and regions.
Our ethos is one of mutual respect and fairness, which mirrors that of Brighton as a whole. We value and celebrate diversity.
Find out how we embed sustainability in all that we do.
Find out about our response to global challenges, our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and how this is reflected in our values and practices.
Find out how we engage with a wide range of communities and partners.
STEM Sussex, Brighton Outreach, Sussex Learning Network (SLN), partner colleges and overseas partners.
Open access learning, libraries, Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton Gallery, Sport Brighton, Southcoast Conferences.
Key moments that have shaped and defined the University of Brighton since its humble beginnings 150 years ago.
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
