International Office Blog

Jood Al Otaibi on Brighton beach at sunset

‘My experience of choosing to study in the UK’ by Jood Al Otaibi

Jood Al Otaibi, a third-year international student from Jordan, is studying a bachelors degree in Marketing Management at the University of Brighton. Jood shares her journey – from arriving in Brighton, to combatting homesickness, plus her advice for fellow international students. Author: Jood Al Otaibi Starting university is a big step, but starting it in…

Brighton student wins global prize with AI-powered platform which predicts injuries for elite athletes

Abdulmalik Alshamari, an international student from the Middle East, has won a global prize for his AI tool that predicts sports injuries and could transform how sports clubs manage player health. Abdulmalik Alshamari, a first-year Software Engineering student, developed Champions Hub, a web-based platform that uses open-access player data and a custom-built algorithm to predict injury risks with over…

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…

People gathered on the streets with rainbow umbrellas for Brighton Pride celebrations

Brighton Pride 2025: Celebrating resilience, spirit, passion, and unity

Kicking off on Saturday 2 August, this year’s Brighton Pride marked the 34th year that colourful celebrations took over the city. What is Brighton Pride? Brighton Pride is a meaningful event for many people and a huge part of Brighton culture. It has contributed to changing attitudes, promoting acceptance and equality, and celebrating LGBTQ+…

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…

University of Brighton International College students celebrate completing their pathway courses

Students from the University of Brighton International College (UBIC) celebrated finishing their degree preparation courses with a picnic in the Brighton sunshine. These students are now set to continue their academic journey at the University of Brighton this September. On a sunny afternoon, staff and students came together to enjoy a picnic and a seaside…

West Pier and Brighton beach with deckchairs

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,…

A guide to celebrating the American holiday, Fourth of July

Officially known as Independence Day in America, 4 July is a national holiday that marks when the Declaration of Independence was passed. Why do Americans celebrate on Fourth of July? Dating back to the 18th Century during the American Revolution, on 4 July the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Nowadays, Fourth…