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.
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Thailand to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a Maw 6 (M6) with a score of 50 per cent or above plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to hold either a good four year bachelors degree or a master’s degree from a recognised Thai university. A Thai masters degree is considered comparable to British master's degree standard.
| Thai degree classification (CGPA) |
Thai degree classification (letter) |
Alternative name |
English translation or equivalent |
| 3.80 |
A |
Excellent |
1st |
| 3.30 |
B+ |
Very good |
2:1 |
| 2.60 |
B / C+ |
Good / fairly good |
2:2 |
English language equivalency
We will not accept a Thai 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 Thailand.
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
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Thailand. 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 Thailand, 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 Thailand.
Scholarships
Students from Thailand are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:
Contact us
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contact us online.