University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is a public university which gained university status in 1992 and traces its roots to Brighton School of Art of 1858. It teaches at Moulsecoomb, City and Falmer campuses and takes applications through UCAS.
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One record matters more than any ranking when reading a university page: the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits an institution to issue the CAS a student visa requires. University of Brighton is on it. The visa itself is set out at UK visas and immigration.
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What kind of university is University of Brighton?
University of Brighton is a public university in Brighton, founded in 1992, with roots in Brighton School of Art opened in 1858. Teaching runs across three campuses in the city, and medicine is taught in Brighton and Sussex Medical School with the University of Sussex.
Moulsecoomb, the largest site, holds engineering, business and science; the City campus in the centre holds art, design and media; and Falmer holds health, education and sport science. The medical school is run jointly with the University of Sussex.
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Which subjects stand out at University of Brighton?
The subjects University of Brighton is known for are art and design, architecture and construction management, pharmacy, nursing and physiotherapy, sport science, engineering and business and events management. Which campus a programme sits on follows the subject rather than the level of study.
art and design
graphic design, 3D design, fashion and digital media at the City campus
architecture and construction management
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
pharmacy, nursing and physiotherapy
health programmes based at Falmer
sport science
sport science, physical education and sport management at Falmer
engineering
automotive, mechanical, electrical and computing
business and events management
business, tourism and event management at Moulsecoomb
Programmes are searched from the university's own course catalogue, where each page carries the entry requirement, the syllabus and the fee in one place.
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What are the entry requirements at University of Brighton?
University of Brighton admits undergraduates on A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification; a Turkish high school diploma alone is not accepted for direct entry. Postgraduate admission rests on a bachelor's degree and each programme publishes its own requirement.
On English language ability the admissions pages take IELTS Academic at 6.0 as the baseline for undergraduate programmes; some departments publish a component score requirement or a higher threshold. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Which documents are required?
Degree certificate and transcript
with a certified English translation
Proof of English
IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic
Personal statement
your own account of why you chose the course
Reference letter
one at undergraduate level, usually two at postgraduate level
Passport
so the identity details match the application
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How much are tuition fees at University of Brighton?
University of Brighton publishes the international tuition fee on each programme's own page; there is no single central tariff. The student visa fee and the annual immigration health surcharge are added on top, and the university offers its own scholarships to international students.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Student visa application (from outside the UK) | £558 |
| Immigration health surcharge (per year) | £776 |
| Maintenance to evidence, outside London (monthly) | £1,171 |
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What is campus and student life like in Brighton?
Brighton is a seaside city an hour from London by train, set between the South Downs National Park and the sea. The Falmer campus connects to the centre by rail, and the students' union runs over a hundred societies and sports clubs.
City life runs along the seafront, Brighton Palace Pier, the shops of the North Laine and the Brighton Festival each May. The city's football stadium stands opposite the Falmer campus, and halls are spread across the three campuses.
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How is an application to University of Brighton made?
Undergraduate applications to University of Brighton go through UCAS with up to five programme choices, and the equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Postgraduate and doctoral applications are submitted through the university's own online portal.
- Programme choice: the course catalogue gives the department, the requirement and the fee.
- Documents: transcript, diploma, personal statement, references and English language evidence.
- Submission: UCAS for undergraduate study, the university's portal for postgraduate.
- Offer: conditional or unconditional, with the conditions stated.
- CAS: issued once the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid.
The step after the CAS is the student visa itself, and its published conditions are set out at UK visas and immigration.
How does the application timetable run, month by month?
| Period | Step |
|---|---|
| May–September 2026 | Researching courses, sitting the English test and preparing documents |
| September 2026 | UCAS applications open |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, Oxford and Cambridge |
| 13 January 2027 | Equal consideration deadline for undergraduate applications |
| February–May 2027 | University decisions and firming up choices |
| June–August 2027 | Meeting conditions, receiving the CAS and applying for the Student visa |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply to University of Brighton directly with a Turkish high school diploma?
A Turkish high school diploma is not accepted on its own for direct entry to an undergraduate programme. Applicants complete a foundation year, or hold A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification.
Which English language tests are accepted?
IELTS Academic is accepted and the level required is published on each programme's page, with 6.0 as the undergraduate baseline. Other tests approved by the Home Office are accepted where a programme lists them.
Does University of Brighton issue a CAS for a student visa?
Yes. University of Brighton appears on the Home Office register of student sponsors, which is what permits it to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies a student visa application requires.
When is the undergraduate application deadline?
The UCAS equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027. Applications arriving after that date are considered where places remain on the programme.
Sources
- University of Brighton — Admission requirements, the course catalogue and scholarship information are published on the institution's own pages. — 26 August 2026
- UCAS — The equal consideration deadline for 2027 entry is 13 January 2027 and an undergraduate application carries up to five programme choices.
- GOV.UK — The student visa application fee, the annual immigration health surcharge and the maintenance figure an applicant evidences are published by the Home Office. — 26 August 2026
- Discover Uni — Course-level continuation, outcome and student satisfaction data are published by Discover Uni. — 26 August 2026
- University of Brighton — The institution's founding dates and its campus history are published on its own pages. — 26 August 2026
