Introduction
If you are from Syria and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
There is currently 1 student and 4 alumni of the university who are from Syria. Students from Syria choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Our degree and masters courses in business, management and economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). The latest Research Assessment Exercise determined that 70 per cent of our research in business management is of international standing.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. You can become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced Professors who share real world knowledge with students.
- We are ranked 17 in the UK for our building degrees.
Meet us
Meet us in Syria
We do not currently have any scheduled visits to Syria, however, if you would like to meet us please contact us at international@brighton.ac.uk.
Meet our international representatives
Below is a list of our approved representatives in Syria. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Damascus
Global Vision for Academic Services
Tel: +96 311 334 4887
Mob: +96 394 488 3099
Email: syria@visionedu.co.uk
Web: www.visionedu.co.uk
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Syria to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a General Secondary Certificate (also known as al Shahâda al-Thânawiyya al-camma or Baccalauréat) plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require a bachelor degree (also known as al-Ijâza fi or Licence) when awarded after four years of study.
Syrian degree classification (state universities)
|
Alternative name (public universities) |
Syrian degree classification (private universities) |
English equivalent |
| 90–100% |
Al-sharaf |
95–100% |
Honour = 1st |
| 80–89% |
Al-imitiyaz |
90–94% |
Distinction = 1st |
| 70–79% |
Jayyid jiddan |
80–89% |
Very good = 2:1 |
| 60–69% |
Jayyid |
70–79% |
Good = 2.2 |
English language equivalency
We will not accept a Syrian 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 Syria.
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
Students coming from Syria require prior entry clearance (ie a visa). 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 Syria, 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 Syria.
Money
Students from Syria are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or enquiry.