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Settling in

We know it can be daunting to move country, so we will help you by:

• sending you informative emails so you know what you need to do and when
• providing you with information about how to prepare for starting at Brighton
• inviting you to join our international orientation programme
• providing dedicated international student support services throughout your time at university.

Home from home

If you're looking for a taste of home when you're in Brighton, you can check out The Lucky Star restaurant, or visit one of the many Chinese food markets in Brighton like Yum-Yum Oriental Market or Dragon Chinese Food Specialists.

You can join one of the many student societies at our Brighton Students' Union. There are more than 100 societies – from faith-based groups to cultural societies, hobby-based groups and academic interests. If you can't find a society that suits your interests, you can even start your own! You can also make friends by joining a sports team or club, either to play for fun or take part in competitions against other universities.

Your employability

Whether you are studying a bachelors degree or adding to your existing qualifications with a masters-level course, it's important to think about how you will use your time at university to benefit your career after graduation.

All of our courses either offer the opportunity for a placement, or have work-related learning embedded, to help you apply your academic skills and knowledge in a professional environment. You'll also have access to our international student jobs portal, to help you find graduate work in the UK and abroad.

International Student Advice Service 

Our International Student Advice Service provides high-quality support and advice for students from outside the UK. The team can provide:

• practical advice about living in the UK eg local shopping and transport, opening a UK bank account, accessing healthcare
• information about social activities on and off campus
• support for homesickness and culture shock
• advice on financial hardship
• support through times of crisis.

Find out more about our International Student Advice Service.

Brighton Student Skills Hub

The Brighton Student Skills Hub enables you to develop skills for confident university study, so you can achieve your full potential in your education, and your career.

Services offered include:

• English language support
• academic writing support
• library and research skills
• employability skills
• maths and statistics support
• digital skills development.

Why internationl students choose Brighton

Every year we welcome students from all around the world to study at Brighton.

We help our international students gain the knowledge, practical experience and skills they need to succeed in their careers, wherever in the world they choose to work and live.

Watch this video to hear from our new international students about why they chose to study at the University of Brighton. 

Masters student Scarlett from China

Brighton is a wonderfully calm and creatively inspiring place. It’s strong artistic spirit and peaceful pace make it one of the most liveable cities I’ve experienced.
My advice to other international students: absolutely choose Brighton. It’s a fantastic place to live, learn and grow.

Scarlett Yang, Sequential Design/Illustration MA graduate

Masters student Bin from China

The best thing about the University of Brighton was the friendly environment and the facilities. My tutors were supportive and experienced, and it was easy to make appointments and ask any questions.

Bin Su, Civil Engineering MSc graduate