Congratulations to our international graduates at Brighton’s winter graduation ceremony

The University of Brighton celebrates the incredible journey and achievements of our latest international graduates at our winter graduate ceremonies.

A truly Brighton graduation  

Friends, family and University of Brighton staff gathered to celebrate our incredible students on their graduation day last week. The Brighton Centre was filled with joy, pride and excitement, as students from around the world crossed the stage to mark the end of their hard work and dedication. 

Each graduation ceremony reflected the University of Brighton’s reputation as a diverse and vibrant community, united by a shared pursuit of knowledge and passion.  

Students were keen to capture the day, from posing with friends in front of the West Pier in the winter sun, to taking selfies with family and friends in the Alumni lounge.  

What our international graduates say 

We caught up with some of our latest international graduates who were eager to share the best parts about studying at the University Brighton.  

Kethaki Wijesinghe, Sustainable Design MA graduate 

Kethaki, who graduated with a masters in Sustainable Design said: “I came here feeling very nervous because this is my first time coming to a western country and it [has been] amazing. The University of Brighton is very supportive, they have good staff that are encouraging. 

“My lecturers were able to answer all my questions with high amounts of knowledge and direct me to other members of staff who could help. It was amazing and supportive to have this.” 

“Don’t hesitate to come to Brighton, it’s a very lovely city and a lovely university – please come, study and explore your horizons.” 

Ghazal Yousefi, Fine Arts MA graduate 

Ghazal Yousefi, a Fine Arts MA graduate, said: “I’ve really loved my time [at] Brighton, it gave me the chance to do whatever I wanted to do in the field of arts. I could fully express myself in my work. It was such a great experience to express my feelings through my art.” 

Her advice for other international students?  

“The most important thing I would say is to try… it might seem out of reach, but Brighton makes it easy. The university was very happy to have me here.” 

Bhavik Bhatt, Photography MA graduate 

Photography MA graduate, Bhavik Bhatt, shared his best bits about the University of Brighton: “The best thing I found was the diversity and communities that I found, meeting lots of people internationally.  

“All the staff at Brighton [are] so encouraging and it [is] a great place to learn.” 

He also told us: “This is the best place you can come in England/the UK. As an Indian student I can confidently say that you will have the best time at Brighton!” 

 

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