University of Brighton: Campus, Courses, Admissions, Fees, Scholarships and Placements

Why Pursue Programs at University of Brighton?

Academics: University of Brighton offers more than 500 programs over its 18 academic departments. The programs are offered at the four campuses of the University at Brighton and Eastbourne. Popular courses of the university include Education, Physiotherapy, Sports Sciences, Anatomy, Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism, Physiology, Architecture, and Building.
Cost to Attend: The cost to study at University of Brighton is 13,000 EUR but the professional doctorate program costs a little high and the fee to pursue a program is 16,956 EUR.
Scholarships: The university has various scholarships in UK for students and stduents can vail benefits up to 2,500 GBP with academic achievements.
Placements: University of Brighton graduates earn an average annual salary ranging from 29,000- 81,000 GBP. Also, 91.6% of the graduates were either employed or studying within 15 months from their course completion.

University of Brighton Rankings

#801-1,000 in World University Rankings by QS Top University 2022
#601–800th World University Rankings 2022
#201–250th Young University Rankings 2021

Highlights

University Type	Public University
Establishment Year	1858
Location	Brighton, England
Campus Setting	Urban
No. of Campuses	4
Mode of Program	Full-time/ Part-time/ Online
Graduate Job Rate	92.6%
Mode of Application	Online
Total Number of Students	20,468
Number of International Students	1,710
Number of Undergraduate Students	16,761
Number of Postgraduate Students	3,392
Intake Sessions	Fall
Financial Aid	Scholarships

University of Brighton Campus

The University of Brighton has four campuses - one campus in Eastbourne and the other three campuses in Brighton.
The four campuses are City Campus, Moulsecoomb Campus, Falmer Campus and the Eastbourne campus.
The City campus is located at the heart of the city of Brighton and is home of the university’s arts and humanities departments. The city campus also has top of the art design archives and studio space to nurture a creative environment and facilitate learning.
The Moulsecoomb campus is the university’s largest campus hosting more than 8,000 students. This campus offers programs in the fields of engineering, business, architecture, geography, life sciences, pharmacy, tourism, media, math, computing and law.
The Falmer campus is four miles away from the city center and offers programs in nursing, education, communication and social sciences. The campus also has newly added psychology laboratories, excellent sports facilities and good transport links to the rest of the city.
The Eastbourne campus is a beachside campus. It offers programs in hospitality, physiotherapy, journalism, sport sciences and physical education. The important attributes of the Eastbourne campus are the artificial outdoor pitch, a dance studio, a newsroom and a swimming pool.
Brighton also hosts England's biggest arts festival every year. The Sallis Benney theatre hosts a lot of on campus events during the festival and the entire year.

University of Brighton Residence

University of Brighton assures accommodation to every eligible student, who enrolls in a full-time course of study through its 26 halls and homes.
All University residence halls are self-catered, but a meal and drink plan can be chosen if required.
The University offers three main types of housing - the university halls, shared homes and private rental homes.
Apart from the university halls of residence, students can also choose to stay in shared homes called unihomes and unilets.
There is also a homestay option available only in the Brighton area, which is a popular option for international students and students who stay for a few weeks.
Students will need to pay their first two week rent instalment before their arrival.
The rent varies across different halls based on the contract length, insurance cover availability, utility bills, and availability of a 24 hours residential staff and other amenities.
For students who choose to live off campus, the University helps find suitable accommodation and the students are eligible for discounted public transport in Brighton, Chichester, Worthing and Eastbourne.

University of Brighton Courses

University of Brighton offers more than 500 programs over its 18 academic departments.
The programs are offered at the four campuses of the University at Brighton and Eastbourne.
Undergraduate degree options include BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) or undergraduate integrated masters such as MFA, MEng or MPharm.
Full-time postgraduate degrees include MA, MBA and MSc with various specialisation options.
The University also offers apprenticeship programs, top up degrees and foundation year courses.
Popular courses of the university include Education, Physiotherapy, Sports Sciences, Anatomy, Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism, Physiology, Architecture and Building.
All programs of the university are recognized and accredited by more than 50 professional organizations that also provide additional qualifications, license to practice and exemptions from some professional exams.
For the MBA courses, a minimum of three years of professional work experience is mandatory along with a bachelor's degree in a related subject.
The undergraduate degree program of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is one of the most competitive programs in the UK.

University of Brighton Application Process

University of Brighton welcomes students from all around the world. Undergraduate applicants can apply through the UCAS application which gives them the option to apply for multiple programs and universities at the same time and manage applications. Students who have clearly want to apply only to the University of Brighton should use the Direct Application. Graduate applicants can apply through the university’s online application portal.

How to Apply?

To be considered for admission to the University of Brighton, students must keep the following in mind:
Application Portal: UG - UCAS Application/ Direct Application; PG - Online Application
Application Fee: UCAS users - 20 GBP for a single course; 26 GBP for multiple courses
Admission Requirements:

Official academic transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Personal Statement
References
Copy of passport
Proof of Sponsorship (for sponsored students)
Program-specific requirements

University of Brighton Cost of Attendance

International students who have received a letter of acceptance will need to pay a tuition fee deposit of 1,500 GBP before the university issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, which is required to make a visa application.
The tuition fee deposit can be paid by the students online or through a bank transfer service partnered with western union, so international students can pay their deposit in their local currency.
The tuition fees for international students attending University of Brighton are:

Expense	Annual Fees (in GBP)
Undergraduate Courses	13,842
Postgraduate Courses	13,464
PhD	15,282
Professional Doctorate	16,956

University of Brighton Scholarships/Financial Aid

University of Brighton has introduced scholarships for international students for those students who are enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate program.
To be considered for the scholarship, international students must answer the questions:
- What do you hope to gain from your Brighton degree course?
- How will a scholarship help you in your studies?
Details of various undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships for international students to study in UK are discussed below:
- The International Scholarship has a maximum value of 2,500 GBP and is only available in the first year of study to international students enrolled in full-time undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Chevening International Scholarship is available for international postgraduate students. This scholarship is awarded by the UK government to students who demonstrate leadership skills and academic merit.
- International Huxley Scholarship is an award of 2,000 GBP available for international postgraduate students enrolled in courses under the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.
The University provides for an international hardship fund for students who might have unexpected financial troubles during their period of study at the university.
University of Brighton also offers international research scholarships and studentships to support the research of students.

University of Brighton Alumni Network

The alumni association of the University of Brighton connects over 130,000 alumni to their alma mater.
The alumni association provides the alumni a network to develop their careers and maintain relationships with fellow alumni and the university.
Members are entitled to receive several benefits from the university such as:
- Career services
- Discount on further study at the university
- Alumni discount on tuition fee for future courses
- Access to university facilities such as the library, sports facilities, IT services, etc.
Some of the most notable alumni of the University of Brighton are:
- Simon Kenrick - Sunday Time best selling author
- Alison Kervin OBE - Journalist and first female sports editor of Fleet Street’s
- Kate Allenby MBE - Modern pentathlon, bronze medal winner Sydney 2000 and Director of Fencing at London 2012
- Ragheb Aba - International cricketer
- Saira Khan - TV presenter and businesswomen

University of Brighton Placements

100% of the full-time undergraduate students at the University of Brighton get placements or professional work opportunities as a part of their program. 91.6% of the graduates were either employed or studying within 15 months from their course completion.

Job Title	Average Salary Package(EUR)
Academic Advisor (College/University)	27,081
Duty Manager	29,049
Groundsman	27,743
Housing Officer	22,306
Senior Lecturer, Postsecondary / Higher Education	46,806
Systems Manager, IT	32,141

The University has received the silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) award from the UK Government. University of Brighton has significant educational partnerships with a number of other universities in the UK and international partnerships in countries from France to Mauritius. One of the most successful collaborations is the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) where students are awarded joint BM BS degrees from both universities.