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Program highlights for Brighton, England

The city

Language spoken:
English

Currency:
Great British Pound (GBP, £)

Climate:
Marine West Coast

City type:
Metropolis (Population >500,000)

Passport & Visa requirements

The program

Program type:
Partnership

Host university:
University of Brighton

Language of instruction:
English

Terms offered:
Spring, Fall, Yearlong

Program capacity:
36 students

Credit type:
Overseas credit

Deadline to apply

Fall/Yearlong 2026-27:
June 1

Spring 2027:
November 1

Eligibility:

  • Minimum GPA: 2.75
  • Minimum class standing: Sophomore
  • Yearlong applicants must be degree-seeking students attending a 4-year institution at time of application

Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Deadlines vary

  • A group of students on the beach with Brighton Palace Pier in the background in Brighton, EnglandLive and study in an inclusive and creative community, centrally located on the sea with easy access to London and the rest of Europe.
  • Experience Brighton’s award-winning beach, music and food scene, and annual Pride celebrations.
  • Learn why Brighton is in the top 10 U.K. best student cities and the top 100 worldwide, according to QS rankings, and benefit from outstanding international student support and incredible professors.
  • Enjoy exciting field trips to places like London, East Sussex, Bodiam Castle and Rye, and more.
  • Experience all that campus has to offer, including over 100 student-led societies, more than 40 sports clubs, and modern sports and fitness facilities.

Why study in Brighton?

Sunset on the seafront in Brighton, England.Students walking a busy pedestrian area with guitars on their backs in Brighton, England.Big enough to be inspiring and small enough to feel like home, Brighton’s colorful character, history, architecture, and cosmopolitan culture combine to make it an exciting and vibrant place to live and study. Often dubbed “London-by-the-Sea,” Brighton’s award-winning beach, plus its quirky and sophisticated vibe, attracts millions of tourists each year.

Brighton’s convenient location makes it easy to explore: take a ferry to France or hop on a plane to anywhere at London’s Gatwick airport, only 30 minutes away. If you prefer to stay local, Brighton offers exciting attractions including the Royal Pavilion palace and gardens, music concerts and festivals, comedy festivals, Premier League soccer, open-air theatre, and national cricket games at the Sussex County Cricket Club in nearby Hove.

Study for a semester or year at the University of Brighton in a variety of disciplines, including topics such as architecture, engineering, journalism, film, law, business, and humanities. Additionally, you can take a special course called Introduction to British Culture, which is designed specifically for study abroad students and offers exciting, hands-on learning opportunities.

The U.K. offers an excellent teaching atmosphere, including high levels of research activity and professors who closely work with undergraduates. Although the U.K. shares a common language with the U.S., its diverse traditions, values, and views of the world will challenge you personally and open your eyes to different ways of looking at the world.

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