International Office Blog

News and information from the International Office at the University of Brighton

Eid Mubarak, Wishing you a blessed Eid filled with love and happiness

Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan 2025

As Ramadan comes to an end, the evening of 30 March 2025 marks the start of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide and it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasting during Ramadan. What is Eid al-Fitr? Eid al-Fitr translates into the festival of the breaking of the fast and is…

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Happy Holi, wishing you a colourful and joyous Holi this spring

Celebrate the spring festival of Holi with joy and colour

14 March marks this year’s Holi celebrations for the Hindu community, commemorating the festival of colours and the return of spring. What is Holi? Holi, also known as the festival of colours, is a public holiday celebrated by Hindu communities in India and other South Asian countries around the world. While there are religious aspects…

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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…

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LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 University of Brighton

20 years of LGBTQ+ History Month: February 2025

Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month this February, in its twentieth year. Originally established by Schools OUT, who are now celebrating their fiftieth year, LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual celebration of those activists that have helped shape and advance society for LGBTQ+ people. In recognition of this, the theme for LGBTQ+ History Month 2025…

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Understanding AI and education for the International Day of Education 2025

24 January marks the annual celebration of the International Day of Education. It represents the pivotal importance of education in the world, and advocates for education as a human right. What is the International Day of Education? Created by The United Nations General Assembly in 2018, the annual event highlights the necessity of education as…

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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…

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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…

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Joel Wallace Erabu

Architecture graduate from Uganda shares his Brighton Effect story

In honour of Black History Month 2024, architecture graduate Joel Wallace Erabu shares how his experience at the University of Brighton has led him to help disadvantaged communities and inspire the next generation of architects. Joel now works for Arcadis, the second largest architecture firm in the world operating in over seventy countries, alongside part time positions…

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Welcome to our new international students!

Welcome to our University of Brighton community! As you begin your academic journey with us, here’s a glimpse of what awaits you in the exciting 2024-25 academic year. Starting university as an international student can be challenging, with new cultures, environments, and academic systems to navigate. Here at Brighton, we’re here to make this transition…

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Studying abroad in Brighton, UK: An international student’s perspective

Blog post by Ally Armstrong  Course: International Business Management BSc, School of Business and Law  Before I arrived What drew me to study in Brighton was a mix of curiosity and a desire for a unique adventure. As an American, I had always been intrigued by the idea of studying in Europe, and my Scottish…

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