University of Brighton 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.

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.
Latest ranking updates for University of Brighton
  • 01 Jan, 2023: Webometrics announced latest results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities with University of Brighton in position 716.
  • 28 Nov, 2022: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance update. University of Brighton achieves place 717.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) update. University of Brighton achieves place 501.
  • 26 Oct, 2022: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability with University of Brighton in position 601.

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Highest subject rankings for University of Brighton

Education The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Education
Physiotherapy The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Medicine & Health
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Social Studies & Humanities
Creative Writing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#17 
Arts Visual & Performing
Building CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#21 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#23 
Engineering
Geology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#25 
Natural Sciences
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#26 
Sports Science
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#31 
Languages & Literature
Journalism The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#42 
Journalism & Media Studies

University rankings

    • #78 
    • #98 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #71 
    • #92 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #67 
    • #81 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #69 
    • #801 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 12 October, 2022]
    • #50 
    • #801 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 08 June, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #789 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #60 
    • #445 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 04 April, 2022]
    • #44 
    • #867 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #197 
    THE Young University Rankings - Times Higher Education
    [Published 15 February, 2022]
    • #48 
    • #901 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 02 August, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #717 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #72 
    • #523 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #46 
    • #716 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 01 January, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #330 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #601 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Subject rankings

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #20 
    • #27 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #47 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Building
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #36 
    • #46 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #51 
    Art & Design
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #54 
    • #501 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #17 
    Creative Writing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #47 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #70 
    • #82 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #19 
    History of Art
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #23 
    History of Art, Architecture & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #39 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Business

    • #42 
    • #56 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #61 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #64 
    • #81 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #51 
    • #401 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #44 
    • #53 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #64 
    • #85 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Design

    • #45 
    • #54 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Education

    • #7 
    • #8 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #28 
    • #301 
    Education
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #48 
    • #401 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Engineering

    • #20 
    • #23 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #30 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #42 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #49 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #40 
    • #401 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #57 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #46 
    • #58 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #60 
    • #71 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #42 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Languages & Literature

    • #71 
    • #84 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #73 
    • #86 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Law

    • #58 
    • #73 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #70 
    • #85 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Mathematics

    • #40 
    • #50 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #65 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Medicine & Health

    • #21 
    • #151 
    Clinical Medicine
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #13 
    • #19 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #551 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #34 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #22 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #14 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Public Health
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Natural Sciences

    • #40 
    • #54 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #867 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #45 
    • #61 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #60 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #25 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #60 
    • #70 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #12 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #53 
    • #67 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #60 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #47 
    • #56 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #69 
    • #84 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #32 
    • #42 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #56 
    • #68 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #80 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #85 
    • #106 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #51 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #350 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #22 
    • #29 
    Social Policy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #50 
    • #401 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #49 
    • #451 
    Social Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #27 
    • #34 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #36 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #64 
    • #79 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

Sports Science

    • #12 
    • #51 
    Sports Related Subjects
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #31 
    • #39 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]

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)

Student Reviews for University of Brighton

Student satisfaction:
4.0 (based on 53 student reviews)

“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.”

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StuDocu Student Reviews

StuDocu has published the StuDocu World University Ranking, which is entirely based on student reviews. Over 100.000 students have reviewed over 1500 universities worldwide. University of Brighton is ranked in position 450 for Europe. Below you can find the 16 sub-ratings of University of Brighton in comparison to the averages among all universities in England UK. For illustrative purposes we have transferred the original 10 point scale into a 5 star scale.

Studies
Overall score
3.7
Quality of Courses/Teaching
3.3
Employer Recruiting & Career Services
3
Financial Aid
3.1
Studying Remotely
3.4
Feeling of Inclusivity
3.9
Leisure
Quality of Life
3.7
Student Clubs/Associations
3.5
Sports Culture
3.5
Dating Scene
3.3
Campus
Common Areas & Sports Facilities
3.1
Safety on Campus
3.7
Location
4
Accessibility for Disabled Students
3.5
Food on Campus
3.2
Housing
2.9

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: 68 (983 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

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Brighton

  Course
1 Primary Mathematics Education with QTS - BA 100/100 (8 student reviews)
2 Business Management with Economics and Placement Year - BSc 95/100 (24 student reviews)
3 Textiles Design with Business Studies - BA 95/100 (16 student reviews)
4 Economics - BSc 95/100 (24 student reviews)
5 Environmental Management - BSc 92/100 (10 student reviews)
6 Environmental Sciences - BSc 91/100 (10 student reviews)
7 Geography with Archaeology - BSc 91/100 (23 student reviews)
8 Software Engineering - BSc 90/100 (8 student reviews)
9 Computer Science for Games - BSc 90/100 (5 student reviews)
10 Digital Games Development - BSc 90/100 (5 student reviews)

Student composition of University of Brighton

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
13255
postgraduates:
2100
Total:
15355
Students by subject Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
Nursing and Midwifery:
1915
Performing Arts:
1750
Creative Arts and Design:
1750
Business and Management:
1710
education and teaching:
1410
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
720
Sociology:
690
Biosciences:
685
architecture, building and planning:
605
engineering (non-specific):
555
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
520
Computing:
505
medicine by specialism:
500
Psychology:
495
Law:
460
English Studies:
455
geography, earth and environmental studies:
325
Philosophy:
295
allied health:
245
Civil Engineering:
185
Social Policy:
180
Mathematical Sciences:
125
Chemistry:
75
history of art, architecture and design:
70
languages and area studies :
15
Politics:
10
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
Kuwait:
190
Saudi Arabia:
120
China:
115
India:
105
Greece:
105
Italy:
100
Spain:
90
Nigeria:
90
Ireland:
90
France:
75
Germany:
70
Egypt:
65
USA:
65
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
55
Cyprus (European Union):
50
Norway:
50
Canada:
50
Jordan:
45
Switzerland:
40
Poland:
35
United Arab Emirates:
35
Bahrain:
35
Belgium:
30
Philippines:
30
Netherlands:
30
Portugal:
30
Romania:
30
South Korea:
30
Oman:
25
Bulgaria:
25
Qatar:
25
Algeria:
25
Bangladesh:
25
Finland:
25
Kenya:
25
Malaysia:
20
Pakistan:
20
Japan:
20
Turkey:
20
Iran:
20
Angola:
20
Sweden:
15
Taiwan:
15
Thailand:
15
Vietnam:
15
Hungary:
15
Luxembourg:
10
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Russia:
10
Singapore:
10
South Africa:
10
Austria:
10
Zambia:
10
Uganda:
10
Malta:
10
Denmark:
10
Gibraltar:
10
Cayman Islands:
10
Lithuania:
10
Brazil:
5
Lebanon:
5
Syria:
5
Bermuda:
5
Israel:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Albania:
5
Iraq:
5
Malawi:
5
Ukraine:
5
Czech Republic:
5
Latvia:
5
Slovakia:
5
Ghana:
5
Libya:
5
Mauritius:
5
Sri Lanka:
5
Morocco:
5
Rwanda:
5
Sudan:
5
Tunisia:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Brunei:
5
Nepal:
5
Peru:
5

Key facts

Institution type:
Public
Facilities:
Library, sports facilities
Foundation year:
1858
students:
20470
undergraduates:
16760
postgraduates:
3705
adminstrative staff:
2700
academic staff:
1500
Telephone:
+44 1273 644644
Address:
Lewes Road
BN2 4AT, Brighton
England UK
Website:
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/
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Campuses of University of Brighton

Eastbourne
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Physical Education with QTS
Sport Studies
Falmer
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English Language
Linguistics
City Campus
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Fine Art Painting
Illustration
Moulsecoomb
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Interior Architecture
Architecture
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FAQ

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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 22 rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton achieved #81 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 133 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 #4 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Paramedic Science). See all subject rankings for University of Brighton.

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University of Brighton ranks for Law (Law) #1 among universities in Brighton and #58 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Natural Sciences (Geology) #1 among universities in Brighton and #20 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics) #1 among universities in Brighton and #8 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Business (Marketing) #1 among universities in Brighton and #44 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Arts Visual & Performing (Creative Writing) #1 among universities in Brighton and #15 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Journalism & Media Studies (Journalism) #1 among universities in Brighton and #38 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Languages & Literature (Linguistics) #1 among universities in Brighton and #25 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Sports Science (Sports Science) #1 among universities in Brighton and #20 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Medicine & Health (Physiotherapy) #1 among universities in Brighton and #10 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Architecture, Building & Planning (Building) #1 among universities in Brighton and #16 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Education (Education) #1 among universities in Brighton and #7 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Mathematics (Mathematics) #1 among universities in Brighton and #40 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Computer Science (Computer Science) #1 among universities in Brighton and #64 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) #1 among universities in Brighton and #20 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.

University of Brighton ranks for Design (Graphic Design) #1 among universities in Brighton and #45 among universities in England UK. It is ranked in 'The Guardian University League Tables by Subject'. See all rankings of University of Brighton.