Poland

Why choose Brighton?

• We are in the top 50 for graduate outcomes in England - Complete University Guide 2023. 
• Brighton is a top 10 UK student city in the QS Best Student Cities league table. 
• We're a career focused university with over 50 accrediting and awarding bodies. 
• 100% of our full-time undergraduate students have the opportunity to do work-related learning as part of their course. 
• We offer a number of international scholarships to support international students and make a positive impact on their studies - scholarships are awarded at: £3500, £2500 and £1000.
• You're guaranteed a place in our halls of residence for the first year of your studies. 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

We require a Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura.

Since 2005 the Matura has been marked on a percentage scale with a pass mark of 30%.

Postgraduate

We require a three-year post-2001 Licencjat / Inżynier (bachelor’s degree) OR three-year pre-2000 Magister / Magister Inżynier (master's degree). Magister degrees studied after 2000 are considered comparable to British master's degree standard.

Most universities use a 2 to 5 scale, where 2 is the minimum and 5 is the maximum pass mark. Grades above 3 can include 0.5 point increments. Some universities use the grade 5.5 (5+) or 6 as celujący (excellent) and it is given to indicate the very highest achievements. Scale for all qualifications:

English language requirements

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 Brighton Student Skills Hub

The Brighton Student Skills Hub 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.

Contact us

Kieran Campbell

Location: Brighton, UK

Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants and offer holders in Europe and the UK.

You can ask Kieran about:

• entry requirements
• submitting a direct or agent application
• scholarships.

Email: K.S.Campbell@brighton.ac.uk

Settling in

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

• making sure you know exactly what you need to bring
• inviting you to join an in-depth orientation programme
• providing dedicated international student support services throughout your time at Brighton
• sharing information about festivals and celebrations you can get involved with on our social media accounts.

Home from home

If you're looking for a little taste of home when you're in Brighton, you can check out The WitchEZ photo cafe and restaurant for some authentic Polish cuisine and a fun atmosphere, for a light bite you should head to Rybka Polish fish and chips in The Lanes, and for some tasty Polish desserts you can jump on a quick train to London and check out Sowa restaurant.

There are also a number of societies you can get involved with where you can find like-minded people with similar interests which gives you the opportunity to be involved in society events to help you ease into student life and get familiar with the city. If you can't find a society that suits your interests then you can start your own society!

Your employability

Whether you are studying an undergraduate degree or adding to your existing qualifications with a masters’ course, its important to think about how you will use your time at university and your degree course to help you find your job when you graduate.

When you leave university we help to make sure you don't just have your degree but you have all the skills and experience you need to find your perfect job.

All of our courses either offer the opportunity for a paid placement year as part of your degree, or work-related learning within your course to help you apply your academic skills and knowledge in a professional environment, to develop industry contacts, and to best prepare you for life after university. 

Find out more employability for international students.

International Student Advice Service

The International Student Advice Service provides high-quality support and advice for students from outside the UK.

Get free, confidential support with:

• visa applications
• English and academic support
• finances 
• dyslexia and disabilities
• university life
• careers
• life beyond graduation.

Find out more about the 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:

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