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Celebrating International Students’ Day at the University of Brighton

International Students’ Day is an annual celebration on 17 November that honours our global student community in higher education. This year we’ll be sharing some of our international student stories on our social media channels, and current students will be marking the day on campus with our International Student Advice team. The history of International…

Shola from Nigeria shares his experience studying pharmacy at Brighton

Shola Alabi reflects on his time studying at postgraduate level in the UK. A recent graduate from our Pharmacy (OSPAP) PGDip course, Shola shares why he chose to study at the University of Brighton and how the course has influenced his future career ambitions. Shola shares what parts of his course he most enjoyed, how…

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Enhancing your employability prospects at the University of Brighton

Your time is about more than just earning a degree; it’s about developing the skills, experiences, and connections that prepare you for a successful career anywhere in the world. Studying in the UK is an exciting opportunity, and at the University of Brighton we know that employability is an important part of that experience. We…

New international students on Brighton Palace Pier for orientation

Inside the University of Brighton’s international orientation programme

We welcomed our newest cohort of international students to Brighton last week for our international orientation programme. What is international orientation? At the University of Brighton, starting your journey isn’t just about gaining a degree – it’s about feeling at home in a new country and building a community. For new international students our International…

Maja from Poland shares why she chose to study her marketing masters at Brighton

Polish student Maja Godziszewska shares her experience of studying her postgraduate degree in marketing at the University of Brighton. Maja has recently graduated from our Marketing (Branding and Communications) MSc, and is now working as a freelance marketer. Maja shares what motivated her to apply to Brighton, what her time was like studying here, and…

Award-winning international masters student shares her Brighton experience

Scarlett Yang, an international graduate from China, shares her experience of studying at the University of Brighton. She shares how the city and the university nurtured her creativity and inspired her artistic endeavours. After completing her MA in Sequential Design/Illustration in 2024, Scarlett was one of just 15 artists worldwide to receive a Platinum Award…

Jesse from Kenya shares why he chose to study his bachelors and masters degrees at Brighton

Jesse Mugambi, a Sustainable Design MA graduate from Kenya, reflects on his experience studying at the University of Brighton and shares an update on his #SaveTheNight project with Jägermeister. Jesse graduated in February 2025 and recently returned to the University of Brighton to talk to us about his time on the Sustainable Design MA. After completing his…

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Managing your money at Brighton as an international student

We share some helpful guidance on how to budget for student life at Brighton. Starting university in a new country is an exciting step in your educational journey. At the University of Brighton, we understand that paying for your studies and living costs may seem daunting at first. It’s important to prepare by creating a…

Top 100 Best Student City in the world, The University of Brighton

Brighton ranked in the top 100 best student cities in the world

The latest QS Best Student City rankings for 2026 have been announced, and Brighton has earned its place in the top 100 worldwide. Year after year Brighton makes it into the QS world rankings for best student cities, and it’s easy to see why. Brighton is a special place to live and study – exciting,…

MRes student from Bangladesh shares his experience of studying at Brighton

International student from Bangladesh, Daniel Khan, studies on the Humanities MRes programme at the University of Brighton. We caught up with Daniel to ask him why he chose to study at Brighton and how he’s found the course. The Humanities MRes is tailored for students interested in conducting research in areas such as politics, philosophy,…