Welcome to students from Hong Kong

A UK university education at Brighton can prepare you for a successful career anywhere in the world.

From the day you join our friendly and supportive international community we’ll help you reach your potential, build the skills and experience you need to succeed in your career and give you an unforgettable student experience.

Graduate with real-world knowledge, experience and transferable skills that employers value.
Learn from teaching staff who love their subject and combine teaching, practice and research.
Receive support and guidance to help you settle in to your new environment and thrive in your studies.

Key facts

The university has an active partnership with CUTW Community College.

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Our graduates

The tutors at the University of Brighton are really good and they taught me a lot about architecture. I have really enjoyed the weather and the beach of Brighton is lovely.

Hao-Chun Hung - Architecture and Urban Studies PGDip

Why Brighton?

A great experience that lasts a lifetime

Brighton offers a university experience that goes way beyond the classroom. You’ll have the chance to follow your interests, make friends and build experience outside of your course through clubs and societies, field trips, volunteering and other activities.

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Career focus

Our aim is to make sure you’re career ready when you leave us. All of our courses offer work-related learning opportunities where you can gain professional experience and put theory into practice. You can also develop specialist skills using industry-standard equipment and get any career advice you need throughout your course.

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Supportive international community

Whether you already live in the UK or are moving here from your own country, you’ll soon make new friends and feel at home in our supportive international community. If you need information on practical issues such as visas or day-to-day living in the UK, our international support staff is always on hand to help.

Degree preparation courses

If you need to improve your subject knowledge, academic and English language skills before you start your degree, you can take a pathway course at the University of Brighton International College.

Funding opportunities

We believe in offering financial support to high-achieving students or those who show exceptional promise. The university offers a range of different scholarships to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate international students, some worth up to £5,000.

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A brilliant place to live

Brighton’s an exciting city, loved for being original, creative and forward thinking. You’ll find us at locations across Brighton and along the coast in Eastbourne. Wherever you’re based you’ll enjoy a fantastic coastal location and be within easy reach of London.

Find out more

If you are from Hong Kong and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application in this section.

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.

Local representatives

We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Hong Kong. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.

Kowloon

Amber Education
Tel: +852 2377 9115
Email: amberhk@amberedu.com
Web: www.amberedu.com

Wan Chai

Amber Education
Tel: +852 2377 9111
Email: amberhk@amberedu.com
Web: www.amberedu.com

Aston Education
Tel: +852 2866 9933
Email: info@astonhongkong.com
Web: www.astonhongkong.com

Education UK
Tel: +852 2525 9849
Email: ayu@edu-uk.net
Web: www.edu-uk.net

Entry requirements

Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Hong Kong to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.

Academic equivalencies

Undergraduate

We require completion of the 香港中學文憑 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) up to form 6. HKDSE grades required are dependent on UCAS tariff points, but 444 would be indicative of our standard offer.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree (honours) or a master’s degree from a recognised Hong Kong university with a GPA of 2.4 / C / Adequate.

English language requirements

We will accept a minimum grade 4 or above on the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements, subject to also meeting the Non-SELT English Language Validity policy.

Find out more about our English language 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.

Degree preparation courses at the International College

If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.

Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.

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.

Immigration and visas

Hong Kong is a region of many nationalities, including many people with citizenship of the UK but residency in Hong Kong. Your residential status will determine your tuition fees and the type of visa you will require to come to the UK to study.

Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong, contact the UK Home Office.

For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.

Scholarships