How to apply
International students apply to the university in the same way as UK students, but there are different application procedures for different types of courses:
- undergraduate study
- postgraduate study
- research study
- university preparation courses and pre-masters programmes
- English language programmes.
Read more about our courses and find out how to apply.
Local reps
We have one registered and approved representative in Brazil. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Curitiba
Grade up
Tel: +55 41 3013 3257
Email: info@gradeup.com.br
Web: www.gradeup.com.br
Entry requirements
You will find details of the academic and English language requirements for your course in our course finder.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require students taking the Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio (also known as Certificado de Ensino Médio) or the Título de Técnico (also known as Diploma de Tecnico de Nivel Medio) (secondary school certificates) to take and successfully complete an international foundation year.
Students who have successfully completed their first year at a recognised university in Brazil, may be exempt from the foundation course requirement and considered for admission to year one of a bachelors degree if relevant subjects have been studied and strong grades achieved (ie a minimum grade of 5.0 or 2:2 in UK terms).
Postgraduate
We require a Titulo de Bacharel or Licenciado/Licenciatura or Título Profissional when awarded after a minimum of four years of study.
| Brazilian degree classification |
English translation or equivalent
|
| Numerical |
Alphabetical |
Alternative name |
| 8.5–10.0 |
A |
excelente |
1st |
| 7.5–8.4 |
B |
muito bom |
2:1 |
| 6.5–7.4 |
B/C |
bom/regular |
2:2 |
English language equivalency
We will not accept a Brazilian English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them.
Academic preparation courses at our International College Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College. Let us know if you would like to speak with other students from Brazil.
English language preparation courses at our Language Institute The University of Brighton Language Institute provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.
Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.
Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.
Visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Brazil. In order to obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Brazil, please contact the UK Home Office.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Brazil.
Scholarships
Students from Brazil are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:
Contact us
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