Study exchanges

The University of Brighton has formal exchange arrangements with universities around the world.

Exchange students don’t have to pay any additional fees to their host university to study abroad.

Erasmus is an exchange programme set up by the European Union which facilitates studying abroad. Many departments and courses at Brighton have embraced the programme.

More information can be found on school sites (listed below) and the Erasmus website. Erasmus study and work placement opportunities listed are subject to change and may be discontinued.

European Erasmus +

Why study abroad?

Studying abroad can help you:

  • improve your employment prospects
  • learn and improve your foreign language skills
  • build up your CV
  • explore another way of life
  • boost your self-confidence 
  • be adaptable, flexible and open-minded
  • make new friends and contacts in other countries. 
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Who can apply?

To go on a study placement, you must be in at least the second year of higher education studies. Students in their first year of study can apply for work placements.

The minimum period allowed for a placement is three months, or one academic term, up to a maximum of 12 months.

All study and work placements must be full-time. Part-time students are eligible to participate in Erasmus providing they study full-time during their mobility period or work full-time if on a work placement.

Students may undertake up to 12 months mobility for each cycle of higher education: undergraduate (including short cycle), masters, doctorate.

Financial support

There are a number of support arrangements for UK Erasmus students.

Tuition fees

If you take part in the Erasmus programme you continue paying tuition fees to the University of Brighton. You do not pay tuition fees to your host institution.

Student loans and grants

If you receive a UK grant or loan you should continue to receive this during your Erasmus placement. You may be entitled to a higher rate of loan or grant based on the cost of living in your host country, but you should check this with Student Finance directly.

Mobility grant

If you take part in the Erasmus programme you may be eligible for an Erasmus mobility grant. The grant is intended to offset part of the additional cost of living in another country, and should not be expected to cover all your expenses.

Travel grant

You may be entitled to financial support towards the reasonable cost of one return journey, but you will have to pay the first £280. Check with Student Finance about your entitlement.

Disability support

If you have severe disabilities you may be entitled to additional funding to help you participate in the Erasmus Programme.

To find out more please contact erasmus@brighton.ac.uk.

Subject areas

Exchange overview
CoursesCountries

School of Applied Social Science

  

Applied Social Science

Criminology

Criminology and Social Policy

Criminology and Sociology

Politics

Social Science

Sociology

Spain, Sweden

School of Architecture and Design

  

Architecture

 Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Portugal

Interior Architecture

 Italy

Product Design with Professional Experience

Product Design Technology with Professional Experience

Sports Product Design with Professional Experience

 Germany, Italy, Romania, Spain

Town Planning (MSc)

 Bulgaria

School of Art

Fashion with Business Studies (work placements only)

Fashion Communication with Business Studies (work placements only)

Textiles with Business Studies (work placements only)

 Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy

Brighton Business School

 

International Business (all study, but combined study and work placement may be possible)

Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Turkey

International Management (MBA and MSc)

France, Germany, Italy, Turkey

School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

  

Mechanical Engineering (BEng)

Italy

School of Enviroment and Technology

  

Civil Engineering (BEng, MEng and MSc)

Civil Engineering with Construction Management

Civil Engineering with Environmental Engineering

Cyprus, Greece

Doctorate students

Greece

School of Health Sciences

  

Nursing (work placements only)

Belgium, Denmark, Sweden

School of Humanities

  

Cultural and Critical Theory (MA)

Netherlands

English Language
English Language and English Literature

English Language and Media

English Literature

Media and English Literature

 Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain

English Language and Linguistics

Linguistics

 Austria, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain

Fashion and Dress History

History of Art and Design
Visual Culture

 Norway

School of Sport and Service Management

  

Physical Education

Physical Education with QTS

Sport Business Management

Sports Studies

Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Spain

Sport and International Development (MA)
Sport Business Management (MSc)

Czech Republic

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