University of Brighton
The University of Brighton sits in one of England's liveliest seaside cities, an hour from London.
The University of Brighton sits in one of England's liveliest seaside cities, an hour from London. It grew from a Victorian school of art and still leads in art, design and architecture, while its Moulsecoomb campus houses strong engineering, computing, pharmacy and business schools.
Health is another pillar: the university co-runs Brighton and Sussex Medical School and trains nurses, physiotherapists, paramedics and podiatrists.
Brighton suits students who want a creative, open-minded city with a beach at the end of the road and London within commuting distance for placements.
Key facts
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Trending subjects
Popular courses at Brighton
A selection of the programmes international students take most. The full catalogue runs to hundreds; ask a counsellor for anything not listed.
MSc Data Analytics
MPharm Pharmacy
BA (Hons) Fashion Design
MSc Management
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
MSc Civil Engineering
MA Architecture
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Life at Brighton
Student life
A famously open and creative city, the Brighton Festival, the beach and the South Downs National Park.
Accommodation
New halls at Moulsecoomb with over 800 rooms, plus managed private housing.
Facilities
Clinical skills suites, an advanced engineering building, fashion and textile studios, and a flight simulator for aviation courses.
Careers
Placement options on most degrees and links with the creative, digital and health sectors along the south coast and in London.
Where Brighton teaches
Moulsecoomb
Main campus with the new Big Build student village, engineering, computing, business and pharmacy.
City Campus
Art, design, media and humanities in the city centre near the seafront.
Falmer
Health sciences, education and sport, shared with Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
What you need to apply
- Passport (photo page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates for every year
- Statement of purpose
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English test result or evidence for a waiver
- CV, for postgraduate and work-experience routes
- Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
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Start an applicationBrighton: what students ask
What is the University of Brighton best known for?
Art and design, architecture, pharmacy, health professions and business, with a strong emphasis on practice and placements.
How far is Brighton from London?
About an hour by train to London Victoria or London Bridge, which makes London internships realistic.
Are there scholarships for international students at Brighton?
Yes, international scholarships of £2,000 to £5,000 based on academic merit, awarded at application or offer stage.
What English level does Brighton require?
IELTS 6.0 for most undergraduate courses and 6.5 for most postgraduate, with equivalents accepted.
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