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# 801-850QS World University Rankings

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400Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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22 % International students

About University of Brighton

At the University of Brighton, you'll be a part of a friendly, diverse and inclusive student community of 17,000 students from over 150 countries.

In the QS 2025 rankings for Best Student Cities, Brighton is in the top 100 worldwide.

Gaining an internationally recognised degree from the University of Brighton will prepare you for a successful career anywhere in the world. You'll study and live in beautiful locations and have great experiences along the way.

Academic learning is hands-on at the University of Brighton. You’ll become skilled, confident and career-ready through practical experience. With opportunities and support, you’ll evolve your personal skills and attributes so that you can build the life and the career you want. All courses include work-related learning, with placement options at bachelors and masters-level.

The University of Brighton is a place where you can belong. With over 100 societies, 60 sports clubs and close links to local community groups, there’s something for everyone, whatever your interests. Studying at Brighton offers an experience that goes way beyond the classroom.

Fun, free and forward-thinking – the university has three campuses in Brighton on the South East coast of England. With an award-winning beach and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Brighton is only an hour by train to central London (the UK’s capital) and less than 30 minutes to London Gatwick International Airport.

About University of Brighton

At the University of Brighton, you'll be a part of a friendly, diverse and inclusive student community of 17,000 students from over 150 countries.

In the QS 2025 rankings for Best Student Cities, Brighton is in the top 100 worldwide.

Gaining an internationally recognised degree from the University of Brighton will prepare you for a successful career anywhere in the world. You'll study and live in beautiful locations and have great experiences along the way.

Academic learning is hands-on at the University of Brighton. You’ll become skilled, confident and career-ready through practical experience. With opportunities and support, you’ll evolve your personal skills and attributes so that you can build the life and the career you want. All courses include work-related learning, with placement options at bachelors and masters-level.

The University of Brighton is a place where you can belong. With over 100 societies, 60 sports clubs and close links to local community groups, there’s something for everyone, whatever your interests. Studying at Brighton offers an experience that goes way beyond the classroom.

Fun, free and forward-thinking – the university has three campuses in Brighton on the South East coast of England. With an award-winning beach and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Brighton is only an hour by train to central London (the UK’s capital) and less than 30 minutes to London Gatwick International Airport.

Available programmes

University information

At the University of Brighton, academic entry requirements vary between courses and students are advised to check the university's course page. 

Most master’s degrees require students to have first completed an undergraduate degree, however significant work or related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.  

Additional requirements may apply for some subject areas, such as a portfolio for arts and media courses.  

The university requires all students to mee it’s English language requirements , for most courses, these are as follows: 

  • Undergraduate students: IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no lower than 5.5 in any component 
  • Taught postgraduate students: IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no lower than 5.5 in any component 
  • Research students (applied sciences, technology and engineering): IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no lower than 6.0 in any component 
  • Research students (other): IELTS overall score of 7.0, with a 7.0 in writing and no lower than 6.5 in any component 

Other equivalent English language qualifications are also taken into consideration and the University of Brighton offers in-person and online pre-sessional English courses.

The university is committed to investment in teaching equipment and buildings. There are a variety of specialist facilities to support your learning. These include:

  • Architecture studios and workshops 
  • Bloomberg suite for finance students 
  • Clinical imaging suite and skills lab 
  • Dedicated studios and workshops for art courses, with specialist equipment 
  • Design studios, including 3D workshops and a creativity centre 
  • Photographic studies and dark rooms 
  • Robotics suite  
  • Simulation suite, including flight and car simulators with VR and motion platform technology 
  • Specialist science and computer labs 
  • Sport and exercise science labs 
  • Subject classrooms and a curriculum centre for student teachers 
  • Video recording equipment and editing suites 
  • Virtual anatomy lab

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Student life

Ranked in the top 100 student cities globally (QS, 2025), Brighton is a place where students will belong. Students can enjoy the nightlife, world-famous beach and countryside, while being only a short train ride from London and London Gatwick International Airport. 

The university's students' union has more than 150 clubs and societies that you can join to meet like-minded students with similar interests, with societies relating to your course, your faith, your culture or your hobbies.

The Careers and Employability team can help you decide what career is right for you, develop the skills you will need to follow it, and get a job when you finish your studies. They also offer support and advice about placements, volunteering, mentoring and starting a business.

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

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International Students

16,900 GBP
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Tuition fees for international students at the University of Brighton vary between courses. In order to keep study programmes accessible to students from all backgrounds, the university strives to offer a comprehensive range of funding opportunities. 

International scholarships available to undergraduate students include

International Office scholarships: GBP 2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, applications open until 2 May 2025 

  • Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarships for students from specific regions: GBP 5,500 across a standard three-year course 
  • Sports scholarships: up to GBP 5,000 fee waiver for the academic year 

International scholarships available to postgraduate students include:

International Office scholarships: GBP 2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, applications open until 2 May 2025 

  • Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships for students from specific regions: GBP 2,500 for the first year of study 
  • Sports scholarships: up to GBP 5,000 fee waiver for the academic year 
  • Alumni postgraduate scholarships: a 20 percent discount in fees for those returning to study at the university who already hold a University of Brighton degree 

Eligibility criteria apply to scholarships and students should ensure they submit their funding applications in advance of any deadlines. 

Rankings & Ratings

University of Brighton is one of the top public universities in Brighton, United Kingdom. It is ranked #801-850 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2018
    #701-750
  • 2019
    #751-800
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #771-780
  • 2025
    #801-850

QS World University Rankings

  • 2018
    #701-750
  • 2019
    #751-800
  • 2020
    #801-1000
  • 2021
    #801-1000
  • 2022
    #801-1000
  • 2023
    #801-1000
  • 2024
    #771-780
  • 2025
    #801-850

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Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Brighton has campuses in the coastal location in the south-east of England – Brighton. There are three campuses in Brighton: Falmer, City campus and Moulsecoomb.
The University of Brighton offers a range of services designed to help you make the transition into student life as easily as possible. We are here to help from before you arrive, during your time here, and after you have graduated.
The academic year at the University of Brighton typically runs from the end of September until mid-June, but the actual dates that courses start and finish can vary from course to course. 
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