United States of America

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 JB's American Diner with an ever-growing range of authentic American goodies, Wendy's Brighton in the centre of town, or Popeyes.

You can join one of the many student societies at our Brighton Students' Union. There are more than 100 societies – from faith-based groups to cultural societies, hobby-based groups and academic interests. If you can't find a society that suits your interests, you can even start your own! You can also make friends by joining a sports team or club, either to play for fun or take part in competitions against other universities.

Funding

If you are from Canada or the USA, you could be eligible for funding to study at a UK university.

If you are a student from the USA, you may be eligible for a US federal loan provided by the US Department of Education. Find out more.

Your employability

Whether you are studying a bachelors degree or adding to your existing qualifications with a masters-level course, it's important to think about how you will use your time at university to benefit your career after graduation.

All of our courses either offer the opportunity for a placement, or have work-related learning embedded, to help you apply your academic skills and knowledge in a professional environment. You'll also have access to our international student jobs portal, to help you find graduate work in the UK and abroad.

International Student Advice Service

Our International Student Advice Service provides high-quality support and advice for students from outside the UK. The team can provide:

• practical advice about living in the UK eg local shopping and transport, opening a UK bank account, accessing healthcare
• information about social activities on and off campus
• support for homesickness and culture shock
• advice on financial hardship
• support through times of crisis.

Find out more about our 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:

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

Why international students choose Brighton

Every year we welcome students from all around the world to study at Brighton.

We help our international students gain the knowledge, practical experience and skills they need to succeed in their careers, wherever in the world they choose to work and live.

Watch this video to hear from our new international students about why they chose to study at the University of Brighton.

Bachelors student Ally from the USA

What drew me to study in Brighton was a mix of curiosity and a desire for a unique adventure. The University of Brighton offered a diverse range of courses, and I found one that perfectly aligned with my interests in international business.
The idea of living by the sea while having a lively city at my doorstep made Brighton seem like the perfect place to start this new chapter. The vibrant student community, especially its welcoming attitude toward international students also caught my attention.

Ally Armstrong, International Business Management BSc graduate

Masters student MJ from the USA

I think as an international student having UK work experience is paramount. I’ve learned far more than I could’ve imagined.

MJ Tuttle, Marketing (Branding and Communications) MSc graduate