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University of Brighton
About
The University of Brighton is a public university based in Brighton 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. It achieved university status in 1992.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,840
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 23%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Sociology | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-140 | - | 2024 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
US News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 199 | 39.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 285 | 39.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =430 | 39.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 531 | 39.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =605 | 39.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering | 1,305 | 39.3 | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Brighton?
University of Brighton's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 901-950, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =1,084.
When was University of Brighton founded?
University of Brighton was founded in 1859.
What are the top subjects at University of Brighton?
Top subjects at University of Brighton include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sports-Related Subjects, Sociology, Infectious Diseases, Communication & Media Studies.
Where is University of Brighton located?
University of Brighton is located in Brighton, United Kingdom.