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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…

International Students’ Day 2024: What studying in the UK means to me

This Sunday is International Students’ Day, which is celebrated every year on the 17 November. International students at universities around the world celebrate this day and many share their thoughts on the power and importance of higher education. Ketan Srivastva, a Physical Education undergraduate student here at the University of Brighton, shares what International Students’…

Proud international Brighton Effect family member celebrates diversity at the university

Civil Engineering and Brighton Effect ambassador alum Edzwan Redza Anwar shares his views on the importance of diversity and tells us more about his work in sustainability with the Islamic Development Bank. Edzwan, an Operations Team Leader (Energy) for the Islamic Development Bank, recalls how his time at Brighton as an international student helped bring…

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…

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…

Masters courses starting in January 2025

Join our dynamic postgraduate community of approximately 3,600 students in January 2025. We have a number of postgraduate courses offering start dates in January, which allows you more time to prepare to study in the UK if you received your results over the summer. Many of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional industry bodies,…

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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UBIC students celebrate the start of summer in the sunshine

After completing their degree preparation courses, University of Brighton International College students celebrated in style at a fun-filled afternoon last week. UBIC students and staff gathered to celebrate the end of their course and the start of summer at Kaplan Living in Brighton. There was plenty of fun and games, from Connect 4, to hula-hoops,…