Orientation

Each year we welcome new international students to the University of Brighton during our orientation programme. We have always been passionate about providing the best possible welcome to the UK, and this year will be no different!

Orientation takes place in September if you are starting your studies in the autumn or in January if you are starting your studies in the new year.

Key facts

  • Designed to help you settle into life in a new country.

  • An online and in-person programme of events.

Orientation programme

For students starting at the university in January 2023 we are offering an orientation in three parts.

Online orientation: Events to start to take place during the week of 9 January 2023

Online events to provide you with the information you need about life in the UK and at the university.

In-person orientation: Thursday 2 February 2023

Join us for events and activities designed to help you settle into university life.

At the University of Brighton, our orientation support lasts as long as you need it. We run ongoing information sessions, wellbeing activities, and cultural and social events throughout the academic year.

Catch-up sessions: by appointment

We understand that sometimes students are not able to attend our main in-person orientation events. We will be arranging small catch-up sessions throughout February as required.

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What you can expect

Getting from the airport to the university

We have detailed information on travelling to the university, including details of how to arrange a private taxi transfer. We do not run an airport meet and greet service for January starting courses.

If you would like more bespoke travel advice please contact us: orientation@brighton.ac.uk

Online orientation

We are running online orientation sessions on MS Teams throughout January. 

Online orientation will take place in 2 parts; each of which will be run twice to ensure everyone has the opportunity to take part in online orientation.

Online orientation part 1 will include talks from key members of support staff on:

  • International Student Support Services
  • Social activities and ways to get involved in university life
  • Advice on looking for accommodation in the private sector.

These sessions will take place on:

  • Monday 9 January: 09.30-12.30 GMT, or
  • Thursday 19 January: 10.30-13.30 GMT

Online Orientation part 2 will include key information on:

  • Everyday life in the UK
  • Working in the UK
  • Accessing healthcare in the UK
  • Safety information
  • Using public transport in Brighton

These sessions will take place on:

  • Tuesday 10 January: 09.30-12.30 GMT, or
  • Friday 20 January: 10.30-13.30 GMT.

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In-person orientation

We will be holding a welcome lunch on Moulsecoomb campus on Thursday 2 February 2023 from 12:30-14:00. After the lunch our team of Student Ambassadors will be leading small groups of students in an interactive tour of Brighton city centre.

Deadline for booking is Monday 30 January 2023 at 12:00pm GMT.

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Catch-up sessions

We understand that sometimes students are not able to attend our main in-person orientation events. We will be arranging small catch-up sessions throughout February as required.

Please contact us at: orientation@brighton.ac.uk to arrange this if you have missed, or know you are going to miss, the main events.

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It was a really great experience with easy access to get to know people in a short amount of time. I would suggest it to every other international student because it helps you especially with the beginning of everything.

Three international students at welcome tea party

International orientation tea party