Introduction
If you are from Syria and thinking about studying at Brighton you can find information to help you decide, and make your application on this page.
Our connections
Students from Syria choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of our academics. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. You can become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced lecturers who share real world knowledge with students.
Contact us
Said Nabelsi
International Officer – Middle East, North Africa and Turkey
Location: Amman, Jordan
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants and offer holders in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
You can ask Said about:
- entry requirements
- submitting a direct or agent application
- scholarships.
Email: S.Nabelsi@brighton.ac.uk
International representatives
Below is a list of our approved representatives in Syria. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Damascus
Global Vision for Academic Services
Tel: +96 311 334 4887
Mob: +96 394 488 3099
Email: syria@visionedu.co.uk
Web: www.visionedu.co.uk
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Syria to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a General Secondary Certificate (also known as al Shahâda al-Thânawiyya al-camma or Baccalauréat) plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require a bachelor degree (also known as al-Ijâza fi or Licence) when awarded after four years of study.
Syrian degree classification (state universities)
|
Alternative name (public universities) |
Syrian degree classification (private universities) |
English equivalent |
| 90–100% |
Al-sharaf |
95–100% |
Honour = 1st |
| 80–89% |
Al-imitiyaz |
90–94% |
Distinction = 1st |
| 70–79% |
Jayyid jiddan |
80–89% |
Very good = 2:1 |
| 60–69% |
Jayyid |
70–79% |
Good = 2.2 |
English language requirements
We will not accept a Syrian English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.
Immigration and visas
Students coming from Syria require prior entry clearance (ie a visa). To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Syria, contact the UK Home Office.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Syria.
Money
Students from Syria are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships: