University of Brighton Placements

University of Brighton quietly delivers some of the strongest placement outcomes for international students, especially Indians who don’t have the 80-90 % profiles that Russell Group universities usually demand.

The employability team runs dedicated one-to-one support for Tier-4/Student visa holders - CV clinics, mock interviews in British style, and direct introductions to employers who already sponsor Graduate Route visas.

Brighton itself sits inside the South East economic corridor: companies like American Express, EDF Energy, Legal & General, Paxton Access, Ricardo, and dozens of digital agencies have offices within 30 minutes of the campus and actively recruit from Brighton because the university feeds them talent every year.

Art, design, architecture, and media students get automatic access to the “bevy” placement scheme - paid internships with BBC South, Brandwatch, Gatwick Airport, or Brighton Dome that often convert straight into Graduate Route jobs. Computing and engineering students land roles at Canon, Thales, and Lockheed Martin through the annual “Brighton Works” fair that is invitation-only for employers who confirm they sponsor visas.

The university publishes actual salary data: international graduates from Brighton averaged £28,000-£34,000 starting salary in 2024 (DLHE/Graduate Outcomes), which is higher than many London modern universities because living costs are lower and competition for roles is less brutal than in the capital.

Add the two-year Graduate Route, seaside location that employers love, and a careers team that treats international students exactly like home students - that combination explains why Overseas Education Consultants in India in Delhi, Bangalore, and Ahmedabad see Brighton files convert to jobs faster than many bigger-name places.