Starting at uni

Like any new experience, there’s a lot to take in. These pages will help guide you so you'll be ready to make the most of your studies and social life.

They'll be updated regularly so keep visiting to get prepared, meet people, and start in September feeling that you belong at Brighton.

Online events

Join our staff, current students and other new students like you to hear about getting ready for uni, your first week, preparing for your studies and much more.

Complete checklist

All the things you need to do and read before you start uni, including lots of advice and guidance, to get you off to the best start.

Waiting for your results?

Excited, nervous or a bit of both? It's a big moment. We hope you get the results you are hoping for, no matter what we are here to help.

CLEARING 2021

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Our students' stories

Results Day - it's normal to feel nervous!

Rachel, media studies

University is a big deal – your life is about to change in ways you won't imagine. We all reflect and wish we knew things we didn't at the time. So, here are 5 things I wish I had known before coming to university.

I chose Brighton because of the students!

Fananidzo, international student

When describing Brighton, I would say it’s vibrant, cosmopolitan and a tourist hub! I believe what makes it so unique is the diversity of students living here. There are thousands of students from all over the world.

5 things I wish I had known before university

Max

As a young adult, leaving the comfort zone of secondary school and familiar home life is a huge and terrifying thought, but for me, knowing I was coming to the University of Brighton made the experience much less intimidating and more exciting.