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About us

At the University of Brighton, you’ll study in the independent and inclusive beachside city of Brighton & Hove, and gain more than just a degree. We offer over 170 undergraduate courses, all designed with your future in mind.

Through work-related learning opportunities and placements, we’ll help you to develop the knowledge, skills and experiences to smoothly transition you to university life and beyond.

Our graduates leave ready to respond to the world; we’re ranked in the top 50 universities in England for the number of our graduates who are in highly skilled employment or further study (Complete University Guide 2025).

Studying at Brighton is accessible and inclusive, and grades are never the whole picture. We value your potential, creativity, resilience and determination. Brighton is a community where you'll belong. Throughout, you’ll be supported by experts so you can feel confident and empowered to take the next step (whatever that may be!) 

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University of Brighton: What we do matters

Learning at Brighton is all about doing. Becoming skilled, confident and career-ready through real experiences and hands-on practice. Brighton is a place for doers; it’s what we do in the world that matters. Original music by Patrick Bentley-Sullivan, 2024, Digital Music and Sound Arts student.

What makes us different

Our city offers a unique backdrop to your learning environment. It’s big enough to be inspiring and small enough to feel like home. It’s an inclusive place where different perspectives meet, built around a community focused on positive change. By being part of this space, you’ll feel empowered you to influence our evolving world, too. 

Brighton leads the way in arts, creative technology and the environment. There are amazing opportunities to build on your studies by getting involved in city life. If you want to be in the heart of it all, Brighton is the university for you.

When you apply to Brighton we want to hear about who you are. Grades are never the whole picture; we’re interested in things like creativity, resourcefulness, persistence and the potential to think big and find new ways of doing things.

You’re guaranteed an offer of a place in our halls - and there’s lots to choose from! They come with easy access to the city and your study spaces, plus all-inclusive rent.

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Brighton put me ahead of the game. It made me focus on the things that I love and helped me to turn that into my career.

Katy Ritchie, Exercise Science graduate and Youth Programme Executive at the England and Wales Cricket Board
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Course locations

Falmer, Brighton

University of Brighton, Brighton, BN1 9PH

Grand Parade

68 Grand Parade, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 0JY

Falmer Campus

Village Way, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PH

Main Site

Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AT

Main site

Watts, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GJ

Brighton

Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AT

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4GA