United States of America

Welcome to students from America! This page contains information to help you learn more about life at the University of Brighton as an American student.

At Brighton, 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.

Join a community where you’ll be supported and challenged to thrive. Where your creativity and determination is valued. Join a community where you’ll belong and can succeed.

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Key information

If you are from the USA and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application in this section.

Why choose Brighton?

  • We are in the top 50 for graduate outcomes in England – Complete University Guide 2025.
  • Top 4.3% of institutions globally – 2025 Center for World University Rankings.
  • Brighton is a top 100 worldwide student city in the QS 2025 Best Student Cities league table.
  • We have a silver award in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 2023.
  • Top 30 for sustainability in the UK – People & Planet University League 2024–25.
  • We're accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an accreditation achieved by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.
  • 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.
  • You're guaranteed a place in our halls of residence for the first year of your studies.

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Entry requirements 

Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our  course finder. We help many students from the USA to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.

Academic equivalencies

Undergraduate

Pass the High School Graduation Diploma (HSGD) with a GPA of 3.0 overall.

Plus one of the following:

  • a score of 1600/2400 on pre-2016 SAT Reasoning Test (SAT)
  • a score of 1050/1600 on the new SAT Reasoning Test (SAT)
  • an ACT score of 24+
  • two Advanced Placement (AP) tests with scores of three or above (depending on the course you are applying for)
  • two SAT Subject-specific Tests (SATS) with minimum scores of 580 in each.

We can also accept a minimum of 30 US college credits, either attained at college or through successful College Level Examination Programme (CLEP) passes at 50 or above (equivalent to BBC A-levels).

Equivalencies
A-levelSATSAP exam results

A

680

5

B

630

4

C

580

3
Equivalencies
A-levelSATS

AAA

 2040 averaged over three subjects

AAB

 1990 averaged over three subjects

ABB

 1940 averaged over three subjects 

BBB

 1890 averaged over three subjects

BBC

 1840 averaged over three subjects

BCC

 1790 averaged over three subjects

CCC

 1740 averaged over three subjects

Postgraduate

We require a four year bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6. For highly selective courses, a GPA of 2.8 will be required.

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. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.

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, law with business, and many more.

Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.

Contact us

Kieran Campbell

International Officer – UKI, Europe and North America

Location: Brighton, UK

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

You can ask Kieran about:

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

Email: K.S.Campbell@brighton.ac.uk

Kieran Campbell
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Visas and immigration

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Fees, funding and scholarships

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How to apply

Life at Brighton

Settling in

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

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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.

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!

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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.

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Your employability

Whether you are studying an undergraduate degree or adding to your existing qualifications with a masters’ course, it's 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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet us at an event

Our International Recruitment Officers attend in person and online events throughout the year. Meeting our International Recruitment Officers at an event is a great opportunity for you to find out more about what it's like to be an international student at the University of Brighton and ask us your questions.

Our International Recruitment Officers are experts in supporting students applying to the University of Brighton. You can ask them about international student life, the city of Brighton, support services for international students, how to apply using an agent, how to apply for accommodation, finding work as an international student and any other questions about being a student at University of Brighton.

Meet us at an event

Our students

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 from Maryland, USA – International Business Management BSc

Ally Armstrong
MJ Tuttle

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

MJ Tuttle from the USA – Marketing (Branding and Communications) MSc

Exchange opportunities

We partner with Grand Valley State University in Michigan and Clarkson University in New York to enable students to join us for an exchange programme as part of their degree.

Exchange programme lengths vary depending on the course which you are studying. You may join us for a couple of weeks, a semester, or a full academic year. Your university will be able to provide more information.

Find out about our exchange programmes

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