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Welcome to students from Vietnam

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

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 yur 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

  • All of our degree programmes are approved by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

Find your course

Our graduates

The staff are very supportive and that was important as I was applying from overseas. The facilities here offer a quiet and supportive place to study but the department and Brighton itself is lively and there are lots of activities.

Duong Dinh Son – Automotive Engineering BEng(Hons)

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Why Brighton?

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

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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 £2,500.

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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.

Find out more

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

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 

We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Vietnam. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.

Hanoi

Compass Education
Tel: +84 4 3944 0413
Email: information-hanoi@compass.edu.vn
Web: www.compass.edu.vn

Global Education Services (GSE)
Tel: +84 4 3771 3561
Email: hanoi@gse-beo.edu.vn
Web: www.gse-beo.edu.vn

INDEC
Tel: +84 4 373 272 03
Email: info@indec.vn
Web: www.indec.vn

ISC-Intake (Hanoi Central)
Tel: +84 4 3941 1906
Email: hanoi@isc-intake.com
Web: www.isc-intake.com

ISC-Intake (Hanoi West)
Tel: +84 4 3792 5288
Email: hanoiwest@isc-intake.com
Web: www.isc-intake.com

Vietint
Tel: +84 4 3776 4024
Email: trang.nguyen@vietint.net
Web: www.vietint.net

VISCO
Tel: +84 4 3726 1936
Email: viscohanoi@visco.edu.vn
Web: www.visco.edu.vn

KC Overseas Education

Ms. Dao Minh Hai

Tel: +84 8 6299 4566

Email: dhai@kcoverseas.com

Web: www.studies-overseas.com

Ho Chi Minh City

Compass Education
Tel: +84 8 38302 374
Email: khoi.huynh@compass.edu.vn
Web: www.compass.edu.vn

Global Study Partners

Annie Hua

Tel: +84 35 680 6899

Email: annie@globalstudypartners.com

Web: www.globalstudypartners.com

GSE-beo International Education
Phone: +84 8 3820 7759
Email: hochiminh@gse-beo.edu.vn
Web: www.gse-beo.edu.vn

ISC-Intake
Tel: +84 8 3824 6622
Email: hochiminh@isc-intake.com
Web: www.isc-intake.com

SEA Education Consultant
Tel: +84 8 6255 6936 
Email: lanphuong.kat.sea@gmail.com 
Web: www.seaeducation.co.uk

Vietint 
Tel: +84 3273 930 083 
Email: vietinthcm@vietint.net 
Web: www.vietint.net

VISCO 
Tel: +84 8 3832 8416
Email: viscohcm@visco.edu.vn 
Web: www.visco.edu.vn

Entry requirements 

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


Academic equivalencies

Undergraduate

We require a Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma) / National University Entrance Examination with a score of 5.0 or above plus an international foundation year or equivalent.

Students with relevant diplomas and HNDs may be considered for advanced entry on a case-by-case basis, subject to admissions assessment.

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

Postgraduate

We require applicants to hold either a bachelors degree (Bang tot nghiep dai hoc) with a high GPA (typically above 7.0) or a masters degree (Thac si) from a prestigious local university.

The grading system is uniform for all levels of education, and is based on a ten point scale, with a pass mark of 5.0. The scale is as follows:

Vietnamese masters degree classification

Alternative name

Vietnamese bachelors degree classification

English translation or equivalent

8.00–10

Excellent

 

1st

7.50–7.99

Good

8.00–10.00

2:1

6.50–7.49

Pass

7.00–7.99

2:2

English language requirements

We will not accept a Vietnamese English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency 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.

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, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.

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

English language preparation courses at our Brighton Student Skills Hub

The Brighton Student Skills Hub 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

Generally, prior entry clearance (ie a visa) is required for students coming from Vietnam. 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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnam.

Scholarships

Students from Vietnam are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships:

  • Undergraduate international scholarships
  • Postgraduate international scholarships

Contact

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

You can meet other Brighton students from Vietnam in our Vietnamese student society on Facebook.

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