Brighton University international students

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…