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University of Brighton Student exchanges - Jazmin Key

Jazmin’s student exchange experience in Japan

We caught up with Illustration graduate Jazmin Key about her time completing a student exchange programme at Nagoya University of the Arts in Japan. Jazmin was a second-year student on our Illustration BA(Hons) course when she was accepted onto the Nagoya University of the Arts exchange programme, to study Creative Art Practice. The University of Brighton’s…

University of Brighton, Student exchanges, Yassine Chahid

My study exchange experience: Yassine Chahid

Many of the courses in the School of Humanities and Social Science offer an opportunity to study abroad for a semester in the second year. Depending on the subject you are studying you could spend time in Norway, Spain, Sweden, Greece, France or the Netherlands. Politics and International Relations BA(Hons) student, Yassine Chahid, spent his time…

India Students UK, University of Brighton

Showcasing Indian students in the UK

On 27 May Universities UK are launching a new campaign to amplify the voices of Indian students and provide insights into their university experiences in the UK. This campaign will explore the quality of education in the UK, students’ career prospects, diversity and what it’s like to be an Indian student in the UK. Throughout…

Brighton at its best: Your home away from home

Choosing a university is a significant decision, and we want to show you why Brighton is ranked in the top 100 best student cities in the world (QS, 2025). Explore what makes this city unique, and get acquainted with the sunny seaside destination in the south of England. Where is Brighton? Brighton is located on…

Cinco de Mayo, 5th May 2025, University of Brighton

Celebrating the vibrant festivities of Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, meaning ‘fifth of May,’ is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Battle of Puebla where the Mexican army triumphed over the French. What is Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo is an annual Mexican holiday celebrated on 5 May. While its origins come from the Mexican victory over the French in the Battle…

Winter Graduations class of 2025 in gold lettering and small graduation cap.

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…

Traditionally designed tea party flyer with teapot and cakes for the International Student Welcome to Brighton Tea Party

Welcoming new international students to Brighton with a traditional British tea party

New international students joining us in January were ‘cordially invited’ to a quintessentially British tea party. New incoming exchange students, semester abroad students and postgraduate students in the School of Business and Law and the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering were invited to enjoy the British tradition of tea and cake. A fitting welcome…

International Students Day: New research finds strong links between study abroad and poverty reduction

International students from University of Brighton and across the UK contribute significantly to national and global poverty reduction targets, new study finds. The research from academics at the University of Oxford uses data spanning the last two decades to reveal the impact of international mobility on poverty alleviation, highlighting the contribution international students make to…

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’…

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…