International orientation programme

Our orientation events are organised by the International Advice and Support team, and are designed to help prepare new international students for life in the UK and at the university.

International orientation is made up of: 

So, whenever you are starting your course, we will be ready to welcome you!

Orientation information for our January intake of postgraduate students is typically published in December. 

Group of students in the Pavilion gardens

Pre-arrival online events

As part of the Belong at Brighton programme we run a series of events aimed specifically at new international students, which cover information and guidance on preparing to live in the UK.

Events are added in the run up to a new intake.

There are no events currently available.

In-person orientation programme

For students with a standard course start date in September, we offer a free orientation programme to help you settle into your new home before the start of Welcome Week.

For students joining us in January 2027, we typically update this webpage with information about orientation activities in December. Please check back then for more information. 

What our students say about international orientation

 Julianna from the US

I met my closest friend at international orientation! Her and I both went to a 'careers connect' event that was being held, got chatting and realised we were both international students doing masters programmes. We went to lunch after and have been practically inseparable since! We probably would have never met if we hadn't attended the orientation events.  
Julianna Horvath, Curating Collections and Heritage Management MA student from the USA
Julianna Horvath

Trisha from India

The international orientation programme really helped me ease into life as a student in Brighton. I would definitely encourage new students to attend.
Trisha Dasgupta, Interior Design MA graduate from India
Trisha Dasgupta

Free day trips for new international students

We are offering free day trips to new international students who joined us in September 2026. These trips are an opportunity to meet other international students, make new friends and explore local English landmarks. Spaces are limited and we operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Day trips are free for you to join, with transport paid by the University of Brighton, however you will need to pay for your personal expenses, such as food and souvenirs. Transport for these trips is by coach, with coaches typically departing from our Falmer campus at 9am and returning to Falmer campus at 5pm. You will be sent more details closer to the time. 

Arundel day trip, Saturday 17 October

You'll be taken by coach to the town of Arundel, steeped in history with a medieval castle and Roman Catholic cathedral.

You can choose to visit the charming town centre with its cathedral, take a walk around a lake, eat in one of the many local cafes or tea rooms, or visit the medieval castle and gardens*.

You can choose where to buy your own food on this trip.

*Visits to Arundel Castle and Arundel Museum are optional and you will need to cover the entry costs.

Arundel town

Rye and Bodiam Castle day trip, Saturday 7 November

Travel by coach to the picturesque English town of Rye that has cobbled streets and historical buildings. You'll also visit Bodiam Castle, a 14th-Century moated castle.

You can choose where to buy your own food on this trip.

Cobbled street in Rye

Get in touch with us

If you have any queries about the orientation programme or our other welcome events, please email the International Advice and Support team on orientation@brighton.ac.uk.

For all other queries, you can:

International support team