A public university founded in 1992 from Brighton Polytechnic, with origins in the 19th century Brighton School of Art. Multiple campuses across Brighton and Eastbourne.
Address: Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, BN2 4AT, England, United Kingdom
Art and Design, Education, Health Sciences
Domains taught:
- Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Materials, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong links with creative industries, local businesses, schools, and NHS trusts in the South East. Focus on community engagement and placements.
Research:
Practice-based research in arts, humanities, health, education, and sciences. Focus on community engagement, sustainability, and professional practice.
Famous Alumnis:
Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim), Grayson Perry (attended legacy institution), Keith Coventry, Orlando Weeks
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
2900
Current students***:
20000
Foreign students***:
15%
Cumulative former students***:
135000
Pros
Strong in arts and practice-based subjects, vibrant coastal city location, emphasis on career-focused learning and sustainability.
Cons
Multiple campuses can mean travel, cost of living in Brighton can be high, research intensity varies.
Best For
Students passionate about creative arts, education, or health, in a lively coastal city with a focus on practical, sustainable, and professional skills.
- Creative Design Strategies, Design Thinking, Innovation, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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