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 the new year feeling that you belong at Brighton.

Our complete checklist has 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.

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Start thinking about where you want to be.

Your path to a career has already begun.

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What to bring to uni

We’ve put together a list of all the things you might need to bring with you to uni, including documentation needed by everyone and practical items to bring if you are moving into university halls or private accommodation nearby.

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Learning and living 2021–22

Life is getting back to normal, and we are excited to welcome you onto campus in the new year. There are a few things that we want to let you know about that will help to keep us all safe.

Our students' stories

Student finance explained

Victoria

Student finance is another step in the direction of university, it can be a little confusing at first, however there are some key things to know when it comes to finance. In this piece I will provide some important things which can help make applying for student finance easier.

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.