University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is a public university on England’s south coast. Its roots go back to Brighton School of Art, opened in 1858.
About the university
The School of Art opened in the Royal Pavilion in 1858, and the institution gained university status in 1992. The university focuses on practical, creative and professional education.
Fashion and design people
Wikipedia lists fashion designer Barbara Hulanicki among people once at Brighton: she studied at the Brighton School of Art from 1954 to 1956. Designer Julien Macdonald also studied textiles at the Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Brighton, before going on to the Royal College of Art.
Recognition
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the University of Brighton was in the 101–150 band for Art & Design. QS ranks universities as a whole, so this is not a fashion-specific ranking.
At a glance
Origins
1858, as Brighton School of Art
Location
Brighton, on the south coast
Type
Public university
Sources: Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org); Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org); Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org); QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Art & Design (topuniversities.com). Details can change, so check with the school before applying.
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