Information for international agents

Visas and CAS

Offer holders that require a Student visa will need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number from us to submit as part of their visa application.

To request a CAS number for the University of Brighton, students will need to have been made an unconditional offer and firmly accepted it.

The link to the University of Brighton CAS questionnaire will appear in Student View, under the Visa information tab. Students need to complete the questionnaire, upload copies of all required documents and then click submit. Self-funded students must also pay the international tuition fee deposit.

Students can find lots of useful advice and guidance on our visas and immigration webpages. Our Student Advice Service also provides high quality free and confidential immigration advice. They can be contacted via the visa enquiry form.

Fees and funding

Our international tuition fees vary based on the type of course studied.

Self-funded international students who require a visa to study in the UK are required to pay a tuition fee deposit of £5,000 before the university will issue a Confirmation for Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number (unless they are exempt). The deposit payment is made in Student View using Flywire.

Please ensure students are logging in to Student View to make their payment via Flywire, and following the below steps:

• Log into their Student View account
• Select ‘Your offer’ in the left-hand menu
• Then select ‘Information on your offer’ from the drop-down list that appears
• Click on the button ‘Pay your deposit’.

Why we use Flywire

Flywire allows you, your parents or sponsors to pay your student fees in the currency of your choice in a simple and secure way.

• Convenient payment options from over 240 countries in more than 130 currencies
• Choose from a variety of payment methods including bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more
• Avoid bank fees and extra charges
• Be guaranteed the best exchange rate when making a payment using Flywire. If you find a better rate within two hours, Flywire will match it
• Track your payment in real-time online and receive email and text alerts every step of the way including confirmation that we have securely received your payment
• 24/7 multilingual support with any questions you have about making your payment from the Flywire team. You can give them a call, send an email or use live chat online.

Pre-sessional English courses

We have partnerships to offer students on-campus and online pre-sessional English courses, with a range of course lengths and dates depending on students' current English language ability.

Dates are added to the webpages as an when they become available.

Institutional profile wording

The University of Brighton is a friendly, diverse and inclusive community of more than 18,000 students from over 150 countries.

Learning at Brighton is all about doing. You’ll become skilled, confident and career-ready through practical experience. With opportunities and support, you’ll evolve your personal skills and attributes so that you can build the life and the career you want.

Fun, free and forward-thinking – Brighton is based on the south coast of England, less than an hour from London (the UK’s capital), and just 30 minutes from London Gatwick International Airport.

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Additional marketing materials

For marketing materials such as University of Brighton logos, brand guidelines, images or more information about us, please contact the International Office who will be able to forward your enquiry to the most appropriate contact.

Key facts

• Brighton is in the top 100 worldwide QS 2025 rankings for Best Student Cities
• Top 50 universities in England for graduate prospects, Complete University Guide 2025
• Silver award in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), 2023
• Accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an accreditation achieved by less than 6% of business schools worldwide
• Committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which is reflected in our values and practices
• Ranked 14 in Stonewall’s top 100 employers ​for LGBTQ+ inclusive employers, 2024
• Our subject areas also rank individually in various international and national league tables, which we highlight on our subject area and course pages
• Read what our international students say.

Our academic schools

• School of Applied Sciences
• School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering
• School of Art and Media
• School of Business and Law
• School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences
• School of Humanities and Social Science
• Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)

Scholarships

We have a number of scholarships available for international students.

Undergraduate scholarships:

• International scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor international undergraduate scholarships
• Sports scholarships

Postgraduate scholarships:

• International scholarships
• Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships
• Alumni postgraduate scholarships
• Sports scholarships
• Chevening international scholarships
• Forward bound scholarship
• International research scholarships
• Research studentships

Why study at Brighton

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Agent portal and applications

How can I check the status of my student applications?

For questions about an application that you have already submitted, or if you wish to send supporting documents, please do this through the messages tab on the agent portal.

Please only submit your questions/messages and documents once on the agent portal, as sending multiple messages can cause our agent portal to crash and be unresponsive. During busy periods, such as throughout August and Clearing, our team may take longer to reply to you due to the volume of requests, but please rest assured you don't need to chase.

Who do I contact for support?

For enquiries about accessing your agent account, general questions or pre-application enquiries, please email agentapps@brighton.ac.uk

Please note the following important information:

• We will not be processing duplicate applications for the same student so please do not make a second application as this will be deleted.
• Where possible, please group requests by course name and include the student number(s) in the body of your email.
• We are not able to change the agent a student is tagged to until the tuition fee deposit has been paid. In order to tag a student to a different agent other than the organisation that submitted the original application, you will need to submit the following evidence:
  • a copy of the passport data page for the applicant
  • an email screenshot evidencing that the student's deposit has been paid
  • a confirmation email from the student confirming they have switched agencies.

Agent commission

What will speed up my commission payment?

In order for you to receive your commission, you need to ensure your students pay their deposit and fees on time, in line with the university's fee payment deadlines.

For September entry:

• 50% of fee by 31 October
• Remaining balance by 31 January

For January entry:

• 50% of fee by 28 February
• Remaining balance by 31 May

What is the commission timeline?

We carry out commission checks and payments twice per year, once for the autumn cohort and one for the spring cohort. Please check your contracts and schedule two for further details.

Which courses are exempt from commission?

Please see schedule one within your agent contract.