Location
  • England
    • Brighton
Term
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
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Program Details

Program Type
Direct Enrollment
Degree Level
Bachelors
Housing
Dormitory
Language
English

Pricing

Starting Price
7870
Price Details
£5900 for a semester at the University of Brighton for 60 UK credits (15 US credits/30 ECTS points).
What's Included
Some Activities Classes Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Three sight-seeing day excursions to local attractions such as Beachy Head, Bodiam Castle and Arundel.

What's Not Included
Accommodation Activities Airfare Airport Transfers Meals SIM cards Transportation Travel Insurance
May 07, 2025
May 14, 2025
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About Program

Choosing to study abroad at the University of Brighton is an opportunity to do something you’ll remember forever. On our semester and year-long programs, you'll experience the UK’s world-renowned university education while immersing yourself in British culture.
You’ll choose what classes to study from a variety of subjects, spanning six very different academic schools. When you choose to study at Brighton you join a community focused on positive change, creating solutions to big issues like the climate emergency, global health, economic crises and inequality.

Based on the south coast of England with an award-winning beach, Brighton is a city like no other. Exciting, inclusive and friendly: big enough to be inspiring and small enough to feel like home. Brighton is a place where you'll belong.

Our friendly and dedicated Study Abroad team: Mary, Francesco and Zoe are here to support you with all aspects of your study abroad journey,and will be your main contacts during your program

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

The University of Brighton prides itself on its commitment to providing a safe and respectful educational environment for all. As members of the Race Equality Charter with a Bronze award, we have taken many steps towards improving the representation, progression and success of our students. These include decolonising the curriculum and launching our Brighton anti-racist forum.
The university is committed to ensuring our community is inclusive and supportive for all students. There is lots of support for LGBTQ+ students including campaigns by Brighton Students’ Union, our LGBTQ+ student society, our dedicated mentoring programme with the LGBTQ+ Pride Network at American Express, as well as official policies and procedures for trans and non-binary students.
We know that neurodivergent students may have additional studying needs, which is why they are supported by the university’s Disability and Learning Support team. This team can set up learning support plans and students access dedicated funding.
The University of Brighton offers personalised advice and adjustments for students with disabilities and or long-term health conditions. Our Disability and Learning Support team will assess what impacts your disability might have on your academic experience, and work with you to tailor support to your needs.

Impact 🌎

Sustainability is a core value at the University of Brighton, and our teaching ensures students learn about responsible practices within their field. We’ve committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and have implemented sustainable practices on campus such as eco-friendly food choices and responsible travel options. We even have our own on-campus allotment to support biodiversity.

Program Highlights

  • The program allows you to immerse yourself in British history and culture, field trips to popular landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Bodiam Castle, and the white cliffs of Beachy Head.
  • Brighton is a top 100 worldwide student city in the QS 2025 world rankings for best student cities.
  • The university is just an hour from central London by train and 30 minutes from London Gatwick International Airport, meaning you can explore other European cities on the weekends and during university holidays.
  • We guarantee you a private single en-suite room in one of our university halls of residence
  • You’ll have access to state-of-the-art sporting facilities, including a swimming pool, at the new Brighton Sport and Health Complex on our Falmer campus.

Program Reviews

4.89 Rating
based on 96 reviews
  • 5 rating 88.54%
  • 4 rating 11.46%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Academics 4.15
  • Support 4.9
  • Fun 4.65
  • Housing 4.35
  • Safety 4.9
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Apollo
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Experience

The staff were excellent in helping everyone to transition to the change of the culture and academics. We were given a list of resources to help us while we were here, as well as open communication for any questions or concerns we may have. The field trips offered with the program were great to see and understand more of the country. Becca and Mary were absolutely fabulous and always provided great insight as well as laughs. The instructors were great and helped clear any confusion I had about the classes and coursework. So sad to leave but I can’t wait to come back.

What would you improve about this program?
N/a
95 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts, comments and pictures Apollo.
We'll look forward to welcoming you back to Brighton at some point.

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Allie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Uni of Brighton

Wonderful experience with an amazing staff! Would highly reccomend to all students! Location was stunning and the academics were interesting if not entirely challenging. I loved the stunning scenery and the AMAZING opportunities to travel with the program to places all over england. My favorite program would be the trip to Paris as it was stunning and so much fun! Becca and Mary were amazing staff and I am so thankful they had helped us feel comfortable in the country and like it was truly a home away from home. I wish I could come back over and over again.

What would you improve about this program?
More transpo info!
90 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

Thank you for sharing your positive comments about the programme with us. We're glad you had such a good experience studying abroad with us. Hope to see you again!

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Kimberly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing School and City

Brighton is the absolute perfect place to study abroad. The city is amazing and you instantly feel at home and at ease. There is so much to do, and if you're coming from a big city or a small town, you will find your place in Brighton. Mary, Becca, and Zoe of the study abroad team and all of my professors were excellent, friendly, and made an effort to get to know me. This program also really stands out from other study abroad programs because of the field trips. They were affordable (sometimes free!), so much fun, and gave me a chance to see things I never would have seen otherwise. I wouldn't trade my study abroad experience at Brighton for the world and wish I could have had all four years of University in such an amazing place.

94 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

We're glad you enjoyed your time in Brighton and you feel the field trips enhanced your study abroad experience - they give the students the opportunity to see places they may not otherwise get to see. We hope to see you back here one day!

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Bailey
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best Decision I've Ever Made

I always wanted to study abroad in England so after being told about Brighton, I knew thats where I wanted to study. It is such an amazing town, you have the city with all the shopping, while also having the sea two steps away. The University is great for students coming abroad because the Study Abroad team is AMAZING. They make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way. They are there to help with picking classes and also just to have a chat if your feeling homesick! Couldn't of asked for a better support team for my year abroad. The teachers at Brighton Uni are also so helpful and understanding, they genuinely care about students doing well. Brighton will always have a special place in my heart, I couldn't imagine studying abroad anywhere else.

What would you improve about this program?
Nothing, it is amazing!
92 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

Hey Bailey! We're really pleased to hear your positive feedback and to hear that you felt you were well supported. That is really important to all the staff here at the University of Brighton.
Happy to hear that Brighton will always have a special place in your heart! Hope to see you back here one day.

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allison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Come to Brighton!

I have absolutely loved my time at Brighton University. By going through USAC, I was able to meet people both from England and the States. The dorms were nice, nothing fancy, but nothing bad. The campuses are beautiful. The city is amazing. I have no complaints. Be prepared to get comfortable taking public transportation and to do a decent amount of walking. BUT -also be prepared to have the best 4 months of your life.

98 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

Mary, Becca and I are so glad you've had the 'best 4 months of your life' - that's what we aim for!

Megan
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Such An Amazing Experience!

I thoroughly enjoyed my semester abroad studying at the University of Brighton. Although Brighton is still a city, it is not so big that it is overwhelming. I found it very easy to get around on the public transportation. The study abroad staff at the University of Brighton are so great; they were always so kind and helpful whenever I had a question or needed to talk to someone. The classes I found to be fascinating and did well to give me a new perspective on the world and other cultures. I met so many awesome people during my time here that came from various places from my home country as well as other countries. I enjoyed all the trips that the program here offers as well, they were so cool in getting to see various parts of England and Paris. My favorite memory would be the Bath and Stonehenge trip since we had the opportunity to see another British city, further build upon the new friendships, and see a beautiful place like the Stonehenge. This program impacted my life in such a huge way; I gained a broader perspective on the world, international friendships, and a new found love for traveling.

What would you improve about this program?
At this time I cannot think of a way that the program could be improved, since I thoroughly enjoyed it.
87 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

I'm so glad this programme had impacted your life so positively. We hope you return home with some incredible memories and as you say, some new 'international' friendships.

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Vera
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Best experience in my life!

To study at the University of Brighton for one semester has been the best decision I have ever made! I had a great time, got to know many people and even made friends I am able to visit now when I travel. During my stay I found a second home in this beautiful city.

The University of Brighton offers such a great variety of courses and I attended classes that prepared me perfectly for what I would like to work in when I finish my studies back in Germany next summer. I learnt a lot during the lectures and enjoyed the different tasks we had to do. The study abroad program is one I can highly recommend, the employees from the study abroad offices are the loveliest girls I ever got to know. No matter, what you want to know they help you with everything. :) I enjoyed the field trips and saw many new places. I even felt more in love with this beautiful country.

If you ever want to study abroad decide to go to the University of Brighton!

95 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

We've loved having you here Vera! I'm so glad you feel you have benefited from your time at the University of Brighton.

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Kiera
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Most Amazing Experience

In Fall 2012, I did the Study Abroad in Brighton England, and I couldn't speak more highly of it. The study abroad program itself was fantastic, where we had a trip that was pre-planned by the program; places I don't think I would have stopped to go to had I planned it myself. The stay over trips always had lovely accommodations, and friendly transportation & support. In addition to the trips that were included, I had the opportunity to make trips of my own with the flexible school schedule. I went to Scotland, Spain, and a few other excursions. Seeing as this is a STUDY abroad program, I feel it's important to speak to the actual University of Brighton. My classes there were amazing. I took a film course, 2 literature courses, and the required British Culture course. All of which were amazing. If you have the opportunity to take the film course with Mr. Pilbrow, I highly recommend it as it was an absolute joy. You have to take public transportation to get to most things from the school, but being from NY this was no big deal. Someone who has never done it before would have no problem at all. Lastly, I can not thank the study abroad staff, Mary & Becca , who made the entire trip/experience possible.

93 people found this review helpful.
Response from University of Brighton

We're really happy to hear that both the opportunity to travel and your classes impacted so positively on your time spent at the University of Brighton.

Questions & Answers

For USAC the tuition per semester was $7,680 and the cost of the on campus (Great Wilkins Halls) was about $3,115 for fall and for spring about $4,531.