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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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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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Jazmin’s student exchange experience in Japan

We caught up with Illustration graduate Jazmin Key about her time completing a student exchange programme at Nagoya University of the Arts in Japan. Jazmin was a second-year student on our Illustration BA(Hons) course when she was accepted onto the Nagoya University of the Arts exchange programme, to study Creative Art Practice. The University of Brighton’s…

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Yassine’s student exchange experience in the Netherlands

Many of the courses in the School of Humanities and Social Science offer an opportunity to study abroad for a semester in the second year. Depending on the subject you are studying you could spend time in Norway, Spain, Sweden, Greece, France or the Netherlands. Politics and International Relations BA(Hons) student, Yassine Chahid, spent his time…

International student from Kenya on studying at Brighton

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 I am currently in the process of acquiring, encouraged me…

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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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Top reasons why you should study at the University of Brighton

Choosing the right university is a significant decision for any student, particularly if you’re considering studying abroad. Our international student community is made up of 2,500 students from all around the world. Our focus is on helping you unlock your potential. We provide a thriving academic community where you can learn from experts and gain…

Study abroad students on a trip to Stonehenge

Study abroad students explore famous English landmarks, Bath and Stonehenge

As part of the study abroad programme here at Brighton, taking students on trips are a fantastic opportunity to immerse students in UK culture. What is study abroad? Study abroad gives international students the chance to experience both life and study in the UK for either a year or semester. It’s popular with students who…

Hasan Gilani at an SI-UK recruitment fair in Pakistan

Brighton academic travels to Pakistan to meet potential new students

Last month Dr Hasan Gilani, Principal Lecturer in our School of Business and Law, visited Pakistan for a number of international recruitment fairs with SI-UK. The trip included multiple stops around various major cities in Pakistan including Peshawar, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore. Attending recruitment fairs around the world is part of our internationalisation strategy…

A year abroad: Bronte shares her student exchange experience

We asked Brighton student Bronte Mosley to share her experience of studying abroad on our student exchange programme. Bronte is a student on our International Business Management BSc. Built into the course is the opportunity to study abroad for a year. Our student exchange programme allows students to study abroad for a year in various locations…