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Managing your money, the University of Brighton

Managing your money at Brighton as an international student

We share some helpful guidance on how to budget for student life at Brighton. Starting university in a new country is an exciting step in your educational journey. At the University of Brighton, we understand that paying for your studies and living costs may seem daunting at first. It’s important to prepare by creating a…

Top 100 Best Student City in the world, The University of Brighton

Brighton ranked in the top 100 best student cities in the world

The latest QS Best Student City rankings for 2026 have been announced, and Brighton has earned its place in the top 100 worldwide. Year after year Brighton makes it into the QS world rankings for best student cities, and it’s easy to see why. Brighton is a special place to live and study – exciting,…

A guide to celebrating the American holiday, Fourth of July

Officially known as Independence Day in America, 4 July is a national holiday that marks when the Declaration of Independence was passed. Why do Americans celebrate on Fourth of July? Dating back to the 18th Century during the American Revolution, on 4 July the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Nowadays, Fourth…

Social Science MRes student Daniel Khan shares his university experience - University of Brighton

International MRes student Daniel shares his experience of studying at Brighton

International student from Bangladesh, Daniel Khan, studies on the Humanities MRes programme at the University of Brighton. We caught up with Daniel to ask him why he chose to study at Brighton and how he’s found the course. The Humanities MRes is tailored for students interested in conducting research in areas such as politics, philosophy,…

University of Brighton Student exchanges - Jazmin Key

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…

University of Brighton, Student exchanges, Yassine Chahid

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…

Studying Abroad in Brighton, UK: An International Student’s Perspective

Author: Preena Shah, Marketing (Branding and Communications) MSc, School of Business and Law 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…

India Students UK, University of Brighton

Showcasing Indian students in the UK

On 27 May Universities UK are launching a new campaign to amplify the voices of Indian students and provide insights into their university experiences in the UK. This campaign will explore the quality of education in the UK, students’ career prospects, diversity and what it’s like to be an Indian student in the UK. Throughout…

Brighton at its best: Your home away from home

Choosing a university is a significant decision, and we want to show you why Brighton is ranked in the top 100 best student cities in the world (QS, 2025). Explore what makes this city unique, and get acquainted with the sunny seaside destination in the south of England. Where is Brighton? Brighton is located on…

Happy Vesak, wishing you a peaceful and joyful day

Happy Vesak Day: An insight into the history of Buddhism and the Vesak celebration

Monday 12 May marks this year’s Vesak celebration for those in the Buddhist community. Vesak is a time for bringing happiness to others and paying homage to the religious figure Buddha. What is Vesak? Vesak has many names, and is most commonly referred to as Wesak, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Buddha Day and even Buddha’s…