Rankings of University of Brighton

The University of Brighton is a publicly funded university, and has three of its campuses located in Brighton which are known as Falmer, City and Moulsecoomb, and another in Eastbourne which is just outside of the vibrant South Downs National Park.

Latest ranking updates for University of Brighton
  • March 2024: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of Brighton ranked #1170.
  • December 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. University of Brighton achieves place 818.
  • December 2023: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) update. University of Brighton achieves place 101.
  • December 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability with University of Brighton in position 781.

University rankings

    • #67 
    • #87 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #70 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #68 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #801 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #771 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #789 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #67 
    • #1170 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #44 
    • #867 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #251 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #701 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #818 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #523 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #57 
    • #781 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #727 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #330 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #36 
    • #45 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #46 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #20 
    • #21 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #41 
    Creative Writing
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #43 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #47 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Business

    • #55 
    • #67 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #46 
    • #63 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #70 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Design

    • #49 
    • #58 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Education

    • #5 
    • #6 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #16 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #22 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #301 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #354 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #501 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #7 
    • #7 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #28 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #501 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #1333 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #40 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #43 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #45 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #31 
    • #37 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #63 
    • #74 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #86 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #89 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #25 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #41 
    • #55 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #55 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #78 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #27 
    • #35 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #64 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #52 
    • #65 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #32 
    • #551 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #68 
    • #85 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #3 
    • #4 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #60 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #55 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #46 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #61 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #51 
    • #63 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #74 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #74 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #93 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #374 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #451 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #21 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #56 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #76 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #87 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #6 
    • #7 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #30 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Brighton

Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#4 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Education
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Engineering
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Sports Science
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#21 
Arts Visual & Performing
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Languages & Literature
Geology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#31 
Natural Sciences
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#35 
Mathematics
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#37 
Journalism & Media Studies
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#45 
Architecture, Building & Planning

Student Ratings for University of Brighton

Student satisfaction:
4.2 (based on 63 student ratings)
Google ratings:
4.2 (based on 59 student ratings)
Facebook ratings:
4.0 (based on 4 student ratings)

“Fantastic place to study. The lecturers are experts in their field of study, and they’re also happy to help their students with whatever doubts they might have, most of the time. One aspect I did not like though was the obligatory work experience placement required on my course in order to graduate.”

About University of Brighton

PROS

  • Students at Brighton highlight the excellent facilities on the campus. In particular they praise the design and studio spaces, which are equipped with modern features to take advantage of.
  • If students prefer to live off -campus, the university helps you find a flat. International students, in particular, appreciate this assistance.
  • Has been ranked in the global top 800 by Times Higher Education, and in the top 1,000 by QS World University Rankings.

CONS

  • Some students have expressed that the admissions office tends to take a while to respond to emails. For this reason it’s recommended to call in directly if you have urgent matters to take care of.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1858
Telephone:
+44 1273 644644
Address:
Lewes Road
BN2 4AT, Brighton
England UK
Website:
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 7.0
    • Master Degrees and TEFL
    • (minimums: Writing, minimum 7.0)
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimums: Writing, minimum 6.0)
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimums: Writing, minimum 6.0)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Brighton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
738 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 167 students of University of Brighton participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Brighton in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 72.2

Student composition of University of Brighton

Nursing and Midwifery:
1950
Creative Arts and Design:
1810
Business and Management:
1415
Education and Teaching:
1405
Biosciences:
855
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
700
Sociology:
660
Architecture, Building and Planning:
595
Psychology:
585
Medicine (Non-Specific):
540
Computing:
515
Engineering (Non-Specific):
490
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
475
Law:
425
English Studies:
400
Philosophy:
300
Allied Health:
230
Social Policy:
185
Economics:
165
Civil Engineering:
135
Mathematical Sciences:
105
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
90
History:
70
Kuwait:
190
Saudi Arabia:
120
China:
115
India:
105
Nigeria:
90
United States:
65
Egypt:
65
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
55
Norway:
50
Canada:
50
Jordan:
45
Switzerland:
40
United Arab Emirates:
35
Bahrain:
35
Philippines:
30
Korea (South):
30
Kenya:
25
Qatar:
25
Oman:
25
Algeria:
25
Bangladesh:
25
Pakistan:
20
Malaysia:
20
Japan:
20
Turkey:
20
Iran:
20
Angola:
20
Taiwan:
15
Thailand:
15
Vietnam:
15
Singapore:
10
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Cayman Islands:
10
Russia:
10
Zambia:
10
Uganda:
10
South Africa:
10
Lebanon:
5
Peru:
5
Brazil:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Ukraine:
5
Ghana:
5
Bermuda:
5
Libya:
5
Syria:
5
Malawi:
5
Mauritius:
5
Morocco:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Nepal:
5
Rwanda:
5
Israel:
5
Iraq:
5
Sudan:
5
Tunisia:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Brunei:
5
Albania:
5

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FAQ

University of Brighton ranks #48 in England UK in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Brighton ranks #2 in Brighton in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 4 universities in Brighton.

University of Brighton is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities and more. See all 24 rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton achieved #68 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Brighton.

University of Brighton achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #2 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Physiotherapy). See all subject rankings for University of Brighton.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings University of Brighton ranks #2 among universities in Brighton and #48 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

In our meta ranking University of Brighton ranks #48 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Brighton. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.