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Your study environment: What it’s like to study at the University of Brighton

Brighton is the perfect student city. There are plenty of on campus study spaces and facilities, as well as off campus places for you to study. Find out more about the learning environment at the University of Brighton and our favourite study spots off campus, plus how you can save some money as a student…

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The power of youth in co-creating education: International Day of Education 2026

24 January marks the annual International Day of Education. It underscores the pivotal importance of education worldwide and advocates for education as a human right. The theme for this year’s day is the power of youth in co-creating education. What is the International Day of Education? Created by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in…

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Blue Monday: How living in Brighton is good for your wellbeing

Monday 19 January is ‘Blue Monday’, commonly referred to as the most depressing day of the year and an annual reminder to check-in on our current mental wellbeing. Looking after your mental wellbeing while studying is just as important as your academic success. Which is why you should choose to study somewhere that will support…

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Top 3 reasons to study at the University of Brighton

Brighton is a welcoming and diverse city on the south coast of England. The university welcomes hundreds of international students each year from all over the world. In this blog post we share our top three reasons why you should make Brighton your home from home. 3rd-most diverse and inclusive city in the world In…

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What to do as an international student in Brighton over the Christmas break

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Brighton is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit. With on-campus activities and festive fun in Brighton, the city really comes to life during December! Festive activities on campus The International Student Advice team are hosting a range of free events to help international students feel the…

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Why Brighton is the ultimate destination for a semester or year abroad

Each year, we welcome students from across the globe to Brighton for a semester or year-long study abroad programme. Brighton is a special place to live. It’s stimulating, exciting, inclusive and friendly: big enough to be inspiring and small enough to feel like home. Find out why Brighton could be the place for your study…

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Edzwan from Malaysia shares his experience of studying civil engineering at Brighton

Edzwan Redza Anwar is a Civil Engineering BEng graduate from Malaysia. We asked Edzwan what it was like to be an international student at the University of Brighton, and why he chose to study with us. In his Q&A, Edzwan discusses his time as a student and highlights the benefits of studying in a diverse…

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Welcoming the Iraqi Cultural Counsellor to the University of Brighton

The University of Brighton was delighted to welcome Professor Kossay Al-Ahmady, Cultural Counsellor of the Republic of Iraq, to our Moulsecoomb campus. Hosted by Professor Rusi Jaspal, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange), the visit included conversations about collaboration, a tour of our facilities, and time for speaking to some of our current Iraqi students….

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International students visit the historic Sussex town of Arundel

On a sunny weekend in October, a group of our study-abroad and international students explored one of England’s most picturesque historic towns – Arundel in West Sussex. Learn more about this town and see what our students got up to on their trip! About Arundel Arundel sits along the banks of the River Arun in…

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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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