University of Brighton

University of Brighton
TypePublic
Established1858; 166 years ago (1858) (as Brighton College of Art)
1992; 32 years ago (1992) (university status)
Endowment£0.1 million (2022)[1]
Budget£193.5 million (2021–22)[1]
Vice-ChancellorDebra Humphris
Total staff
2,400[2]
Students18,985 (2019/20)[3]
Undergraduates15,530 (2019/20)[3]
Postgraduates3,455 (2019/20)[3]
Location
Brighton, Eastbourne
,
England
AffiliationsUniversity Alliance
Universities UK
Websitebrighton.ac.uk

The University of Brighton is a public university based on four campuses in Brighton and Eastbourne on the south coast of England. Its roots can be traced back to 1858 when the Brighton School of Art was opened in the Royal Pavilion.[4] It achieved university status in 1992.

The University focuses on practical, creative, and professional education, with the majority of degrees awarded also recognised by professional organisations or leading to professional qualifications.[5] Subjects include pharmacy, engineering, ecology, computing, art, architecture, geology, nursing, teaching, sport science, journalism, criminology and business.[6] It has around 18,000 students and 2,400 staff. The QS World University Rankings places the university within the top 100 internationally for Art and Design.[7]

  1. ^ a b "Financial Statements for 2021–22". University of Brighton. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  2. ^ "About us – University of Brighton". University of Brighton. Archived from the original on 19 January 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
  3. ^ a b c "Where do HE students study?". Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  4. ^ "University of Brighton". Times Higher Education (THE). Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  5. ^ "University of Brighton". Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  6. ^ "UCAS Search tool – Search Results". search.ucas.com. Retrieved 12 February 2016.
  7. ^ "QS World University Rankings for Art & Design 2023".