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News and information from the International Office at the University of Brighton

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International Students’ Day 2024: What studying in the UK means to me

This Sunday is International Students’ Day, which is celebrated every year on the 17 November. International students at universities around the world celebrate this day and many share their thoughts on the power and importance of higher education. Ketan Srivastva, a Physical Education undergraduate student here at the University of Brighton, shares what International Students’…

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Day of the Dead: Commemorate both life and death this November

2 November marks the start of one of the most celebrated and treasured traditions in Central and South America. Day of the dead is a three-day long celebration that brings love, light and joy to a concept that is often surrounded in sadness. It is said that Mexico’s outlook on the passing of loved ones…

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Celebrate the festival of lights for Diwali 2024!

This year, the celebration of Diwali will begin on 1 November 2024 and last for five days. Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. What is Diwali? Diwali, or the festival of light, is an important religious holiday. Originating from India, Diwali is named ‘row of lights’…

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Proud international Brighton Effect family member celebrates diversity at the university

Civil Engineering and Brighton Effect ambassador alum Edzwan Redza Anwar shares his views on the importance of diversity and tells us more about his work in sustainability with the Islamic Development Bank. Edzwan, an Operations Team Leader (Energy) for the Islamic Development Bank, recalls how his time at Brighton as an international student helped bring…

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Applying Through UCAS: A Guide for International Students Pursuing UK Universities

If you’re looking to apply to a UK based university but you’re not from the UK yourself, then you need to know about UCAS and the application process! Preparing a university application requires a lot of careful planning and attention to detail. There are lots of things to consider, I started my journey by researching…

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The holiest day in Judaism, Yom Kippur

The tenth day of the Tishri lunar month marks the start of the Jewish religious holiday, Yom Kippur. This year Yom Kippur will be celebrated from sunset on Friday 11 October and ends the following evening on Saturday 12 October 2024. Yom Kippur falls ten days after the start of Rosh Hashanah, which is the…

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Architecture graduate from Uganda shares his Brighton Effect story

In honour of Black History Month 2024, architecture graduate Joel Wallace Erabu shares how his experience at the University of Brighton has led him to help disadvantaged communities and inspire the next generation of architects. Joel now works for Arcadis, the second largest architecture firm in the world operating in over seventy countries, alongside part time positions…

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Masters courses starting in January 2025

Join our dynamic postgraduate community of approximately 3,600 students in January 2025. We have a number of postgraduate courses offering start dates in January, which allows you more time to prepare to study in the UK if you received your results over the summer. Many of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional industry bodies,…

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Welcome to our new international students!

Welcome to our University of Brighton community! As you begin your academic journey with us, here’s a glimpse of what awaits you in the exciting 2024-25 academic year. Starting university as an international student can be challenging, with new cultures, environments, and academic systems to navigate. Here at Brighton, we’re here to make this transition…

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Studying abroad in Brighton, UK: An international student’s perspective

Blog post by Ally Armstrong  Course: International Business Management BSc, School of Business and Law  Before I arrived What drew me to study in Brighton was a mix of curiosity and a desire for a unique adventure. As an American, I had always been intrigued by the idea of studying in Europe, and my Scottish…

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