University of Brighton, UK - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About University of Brighton

The University of Brighton offers more than 250 degree programmes, all designed with employability at their core. Students can enrol to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level and enjoy classes taught by experienced professionals and inspiring guest lecturers.

Degrees at the university are career-focused, with many recognised by professional bodies around the world. All courses offer work-related learning opportunities, such as placements or volunteering opportunities, and all students graduate with extensive knowledge and practical experience in their discipline, making them extremely desirable candidates for the workplace.

The university performed especially well in the Guardian University Guide (2026), ranking in the top ten nationally for aerospace engineering, economics and pharmacy.

International students enjoy expert academic, pastoral and immigration support at the University of Brighton from orientation through to graduation, including career support for obtaining a job in the UK or internationally.

The University of Brighton has three campuses across the city. Each campus boasts its own areas of specialism, with specialist facilities and industry-standard equipment.

Brighton is one of the UK’s most diverse student cities, and the university is home to some 2,500 international students from 150 countries.

Ranked in the top 100 student cities globally (QS, 2026), Brighton is a place where students will belong. Students enjoy the nightlife, world-famous beach and countryside, while being only a short train ride from London and London Gatwick international airport.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings

2026 801

2025 801 30

2024 771

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

2026 601

2025 601 200

2024 801

Graduate outcomes

Courses are career-focused, practical and include work-related learning to ensure students are ready to enter the workforce when they graduate. Courses are internationally recognised and many are accredited by professional organisations. Some courses include professional body qualifications or exemption from professional exams.

A dedicated careers and employability team is on hand to support students with career development and job opportunities. Students can make an appointment to receive 1:1 career advice from the university’s experienced advisers. Support includes:

Identifying a career path or career goals
Identifying the skills needed for career progression
Improving job applications, CVs and interview skills
Advice about placements, volunteering or mentoring
Advice about business startup or entrepreneurship

Students can also receive support with finding a job, and can make use of the international student jobs portal that publishes verified job listings from employers who will sponsor international students to work in the UK, and immigration guidance about working in the UK. Students can also use this portal to find work opportunities in more than 30 countries worldwide.

What’s New

Campus development

In recent years the University of Brighton has invested in developing its campuses to ensure students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and new accommodation on site.

The Falmer campus has been recently redeveloped with world-class facilities and equipment designed to improve teaching, learning and research.

The Moulescoomb campus has also seen significant regeneration since 2021 and now has 800 new halls of residence rooms for students, a new student’s union bar and gym.

Accolades

The University of Brighton performed exceptionally well across a number of subjects in the national Guardian University Guide rankings (2026), receiving the following rankings:

Fourth in the UK for aerospace engineering
Eighth in the UK for economics
10^th in the UK for pharmacy and pharmacology
11^th in the UK for physiotherapy
15^th in the UK for education
15^th in the UK for sports science

Brighton was ranked the number one university in Europe by international students in the EduOpinions 2026 International Student Ranking. This ranking is based on reviews from real international students who shared their experiences of studying and living in Brighton.

Finances

How much will it cost?

Average tuition fees per year

12,93,516 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

12,90,267 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

Scholarships & funding

Tuition fees for international students at the University of Brighton vary between courses. In order to keep study programmes accessible to students from all backgrounds, the university strives to offer a comprehensive range of funding opportunities.

International scholarships available to new undergraduate students in September 2026 include:

Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarships: GBP 4,000 tuition fee reduction across a standard three-year degree

Sports scholarships: up to GBP 5,000 fee waiver for the academic year

International scholarships available to new postgraduate students in September 2026 include:

Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships: GBP 2,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study

Dean’s Global Talent Awards: GBP 500 – 1,000 tuition fee reduction depending on course

Future STEM Scholars’ Award: GBP 2,500 tuition fee reduction for selected master’s courses

GBP 500 early-confirmation discount for students that complete their next steps by the deadline

Sports scholarships: up to GBP 5,000 fee waiver for the academic year

Alumni postgraduate scholarships: a 20 percent discount in fees for those returning to study at the university who already hold a University of Brighton degree

Chevening international scholarships

Commonwealth international scholarships

Forward Bound scholarships

Other scholarships: postgraduate students can also apply for additional scholarships during the course of their studies, or through an external provider, or can make use of studentships available through the Doctoral College

Eligibility criteria apply to scholarships and students should ensure they submit their funding applications in advance of any deadlines.

Eligibility

Entry requirements

At the University of Brighton, academic entry requirements vary between courses and students are advised to check the course pages for their desired study programme prior to application.

Most master’s degrees require students to have first completed an undergraduate degree, however significant work or related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional requirements may apply for some subject areas, such as a portfolio for arts and media courses.

English language

The university requires all students to meet its English language requirements, for most courses, these are as follows:

Undergraduate students: IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no lower than 5.5 in any component
Taught postgraduate students: IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no lower than 5.5 in any component
Research students (applied sciences, technology and engineering): IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no lower than 6.0 in any component
Research students (other): IELTS overall score of 7.0, with a 7.0 in writing and no lower than 6.5 in any component

Other equivalent English language qualifications are also taken into consideration and the University of Brighton offers in-person and online pre-sessional English courses.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

Classes at the University of Brighton are taught by accomplished lecturers, researchers and guest experts, with a deep passion for the subject and abundance of experience in their field. In the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) the university achieved an overall rating of Silver, acknowledging the very high quality of teaching across its courses.

Courses are designed with learners in mind and feature elective/optional modules, enabling students to tailor their study programme to their interests and ambitions.

Courses are career-focused and many include opportunities for work placements or volunteering in areas directly relevant to students’ professional goals. As a result, students get not only a strong foundation in the theories underpinning their discipline, but also the hands-on practical experience and industry connections needed to kick-start their career after graduation.

Department structure

The University of Brighton offers more than 150 undergraduate degrees and more than 120 postgraduate taught study programmes, delivered through the university’s expert academic departments:

School of Applied Sciences (Moulsecoomb campus)
School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering (Moulsecoomb campus)
School of Art and Media (City campus and Moulsecoomb campus)
School of Business and Law (Moulsecoomb campus)
School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences (Falmer campus)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Moulsecoomb campus)
Brighton Doctoral College
Brighton and Sussex Medical School

The university’s three campuses are located across the city of Brighton, and each boasts its own specialities. Both infrastructure and facilities have seen a significant injection of funding in recent years, meaning students work with industry-standard equipment and have access to state-of-the-art resources throughout their degree.

Postgraduate research programmes are available across approximately 40 disciplines, with students benefitting from a close-knit interdisciplinary research community that are committed to making a real-world difference. In the Research Excellence Framework (2021), 88 percent of the university’s research was assessed as having ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact.