Brighton University international students

Studying Abroad in Brighton, UK: An International Student’s Perspective

Author: Preena Shah, Marketing (Branding and Communications) MSc, School of Business and Law From an early age, I knew I wanted to study in the UK. Many people from my country (Nairobi, Kenya) pursue education abroad, and the UK seemed like the best option for me. Additionally, the opportunity to obtain British citizenship and a British passport, which…

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…

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…

Group photo of students from EF Oxford in front of Brighton University sign

Welcoming students from Education First language school to the University of Brighton

This week the university welcomed students from Education First language school in Oxford. Visitors met some of our staff and international student ambassadors to find out more about what it’s like to study here at Brighton. Students were taken on a comprehensive tour of our biggest campus, Moulsecoomb, so they could get a feel for university…

Pharmacy graduate from Greece shares how studying in Brighton gave her tools for life

International alumni from Greece, Polyxeni Tsea, shares her Brighton Effect story on how her university experience set her up for a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. As an international student coming to the UK to study Pharmacy, Polyxeni tells us how the University of Brighton equipped her both personally and professionally for life and…

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…