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UK-based international students

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

If you are an international student living in the UK and thinking about studying at Brighton, you can find information to help you decide and make your application on this page

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

  • We have a diverse community of over 3,000 international and EU students studying with the University of Brighton.
  • The university has 30 active study exchange agreements with partners in 11 countries.  

Find your course

Our graduates

Hao-Chun Hung at graduation

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 from Hong Kong- Architecture and Urban Studies  PGDip

Why Brighton?

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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.

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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.

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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.

My experience at the University of Brighton will be of immense value in the future development of my career in the tourism industry. The focus of my studies has been practical and the teaching staff have been helpful, stimulating and encouraging.

 Yan Ting Huang from China - International Tourism Management MSc

Find out more 

If you are an international student already studying in the United Kingdom and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find out more information on applying here below.

 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.

Local representatives

The University of Brighton has registered and approved recruitment agents who you can contact in your country.

Representatives in the UK

If you are an international student already based in the UK, you can  contact us directly or through our representatives.

Birmingham

UKEC
Tel: +44 (0)121 237 6017
Email: birmingham@ukec.net
Web: uk.ukec.com

Bolton

Future Graduates
Tel: +44 (0) 7477 880085
Email: info@futuregraduates.org.uk
Web: www.futuregraduates.org.uk

Brighton and Hove

UKstudy.com
Tel: +44 (0)1273 725577
Email:  education@ukstudy.com
Web:  www.ukstudy.com

Cardiff

UKEC
Tel: +44 (0)292 132 4782
Email: cardiff@ukec.net
Web:  uk.ukec.com

Edinburgh

UKEC
Tel: +44 (0)131 306 0110
Email: edinburgh@ukec.net
Web:  uk.ukec.com

Kingston

UK Education Service
Tel: +44 (0)208 549 1727
Email:  motaman@ukeducationservice.com
Web: www.ukeducationservice.com

Liverpool

UKEC
Tel:+44 (0) 151 244 5668
Email: liverpool@ukec.com
Web: uk.ukec.com

London

Amber Education
Tel: +44 (0)207 734 0274
Email: marketing@amberedu.co.uk
Web: www.amberedu.co.uk

EN Education Group 
Tel: +44 (0)207 170 4015
Email:  rebecca@enuk.co.uk

Global Study UK
Tel: +44 (0)207 868 8025
Email: info@globalstudyuk.com 
Web:  www.globalstudyuk.com

HR Consultants
Tel: +44 (0)207 402 1366
Email: info@hrglobableducation.com
Web: www.hrglobaleducation.com

IAE Edu Net
Tel: +44 (0)207 462 6488
Email:  iaelondon@eduhouse.net
Web: www.iaeglobal.co

JnS Education Consultant
Tel: +44 (0)207 387 3768
Email: admissions@jnsedu.com
Web: www.jnsedu.com

InterGreat Education Group 
Phone: +44 (0)20385681
Email: info@ukuni.net
Web:  www.ukuni.net

SI-UK Education Council
Tel: +44 (0)207 287 7040
Email:  info@studyin-uk.com
Web: www.studyin-uk.com

Shabuj Global Education
Tel: +44 (0)20 7790 4894
Email: info@shabujglobal.com
Web: www.shabujglobal.com

Total Student Care
Tel: +44 (0)20 31674428
Email:  ceo@totalstudentcare.com
Web:  www.totalstudentcare.com

UKEC
Tel: +44 (0)20 7383 2000
Email:  london@ukec.net
Web:  uk.ukec.com

UVIC
Tel: +44 (0)203 757 7200 
Email:  edu@uvic.co.uk
Web:  www.myoffer.com

WIN Education London
Tel: +44 (0) 2032061312
Email: ask@win-ed.com
Web: www.win-ed.co.uk

Manchester

IEC Abroad
Tel: +44 (0)1612 334295
Email:  admissions@iecabroad.com
Web:  www.iecabroad.com

UKEC
Tel: +44 (0)161 236 0660
Email: manchester@ukec.net
Web:  uk.ukec.com

SI-UK Education Council
Tel: +44 (0)1612 093311
Email: manchester@studyin-uk.com 
Web: www.studyin-uk.com/

Middlesex

Uniserv
Tel: +44 (0)1908 968 165/ +44 (0) 7813 976 257 
Email:  london@uniserveducation.com
Web:  www.uniserveducation.com

Newcastle

UKEC
Tel: +44 (0)1912 306464
Email: newcastle@ukec.net
Web:  uk.ukec.com

Nottingham

UKUD Recruitment
Tel: +44 (0)115 964 8211
Email:  admin@ukud.co.uk
Web:  www.ukud.co.uk

Oxford

IGES
Tel: +44 (0)1865 722326
Email:  info@ig-es.com
Web:  www.ig-es.com

Intake Education
Tel: +44 (0)1295 816 878
Email:  uk@intake.education
Web:  www.intake.education

Portsmouth

TCL Global 
Tel: +44 (0)23 9283 9210, +44 (0)75 3473 6460
Email: info@tclglobal.co.uk, international@tclglobal.co.uk
Web:  www.tclglobal.co.uk/united-kingdom/

Entry requirements 

If you are taking A-levels, BTEC, Access to Higher Education Diploma or the International Baccalaureate, details of these academic and the English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. 

We accept a range of other UK based qualifications with details below. If you do not see your qualification listed below, please refer to our course finder or send us an enquiry.

Other UK-based qualifications accepted by the University of Brighton

University of Brighton International College

International foundation and International Year One offered through the University of Brighton International College offers guaranteed progression to Year 1 or Year 2 of an undergraduate degree at the university in areas such as accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law, engineering and many others.

Bellerby's College International Foundation

If you are taking the International foundation programme with one of the three Bellerby's colleges, we will consider you for entry onto Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. We require a course average minimum of 50% or above from an international foundation programme relevant to your chosen degree programme. Some degree programmes may have additional entry criteria including a portfolio or interview. 

CATS University Foundation Programme

If you are taking the Foundation Programme with one of the three CATS Colleges in the UK, we will consider you for entry onto Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. You will need to achieve similar grades to those required from the A-level qualifications for your chosen degree programme. 

English First University Foundation

If you are taking the University Foundation Year offered at EF Cambridge or Oxford, we will consider you for entry onto Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. We require a course average minimum of 50% or above from the University Foundation Year, relevant to your chosen degree programme. Some degree programmes may have additional entry criteria including a portfolio or interview. 

INTO International Foundation

If you are taking the International Foundation at one of the INTO study centres, we will consider you for entry onto Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. We require a course average minimum of 50% or above from the International Foundation relevant to your chosen degree programme. Some degree programmes may have additional entry criteria including a portfolio or interview.

English language requirements

We also require students to have a suitable English language qualification to meet the language requirements of the degree programme (for example IELTS). English language requirements are published on each course page. Use the course finder to locate your degree programme and this information.

If you do not meet the language requirements of your course, we offer a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation programmes at the University of Brighton Centre for Academic English Language Development 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.

Find a course

Immigration and visas

Please contact the British Embassy in your country. In order 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 provide that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.

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 general information about studying in the UK, please contact the British Council in your country.

Scholarships

International students are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:

  • Undergraduate international scholarships

  • Postgraduate international scholarships

Contact us

If you have any questions, please message our International team who will be happy to help.

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