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  Suny Brockport Study Abroad Program > England > Brighton University

Brighton University

  Is This the Right Program for You?

The host institution is the Chelsea School of Physical Education, Sports Science, Dance, and Leisure of the University of Brighton, England.

Chelsea is located in Eastbourne, an attractive seaside city (population 100,000) on the south coast of England. Located in the district of East Sussex, Eastbourne is 25 miles from the historic town of Brighton, and 1 ½ hours by rail from London. These sister cities have good shopping facilities, theatres, cinemas, Victorian piers, and many excellent restaurants. Eastbourne has a pleasant climate, a varied and diversified cultural life, and good road and rail connections to London and Gatwick Airport. Its proximity to ferry and tunnel links to the continent make it an ideal base from which to explore Europe.

Visit their website at: www.brighton.ac.uk

The University of Brighton Program offers you the opportunity to:
  • Live and study in one of the world’s most rewarding environments,
  • Receive instruction, lectures, discussions on, and visits to local and more distant sites of key historical and cultural significance,
  • Improve your writing and research skills,
  • Have total integration with students from Brighton as well as international students.

Your experience on the University of Brighton Program will:

  • Integrate you into British society and the British educational system,
  • Make you a better student,
  • Expand your outlook on the world,
  • Build your self-esteem and self-confidence,
  • Greatly enhance your career prospects.

At the University of Brighton you will:
  • Live in homestay accommodation with a local family,
  • Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study at Brighton that will maximize the benefits of your semester/year of study,
  • Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services provided by the University of Brighton and SUNY Brockport.

    • NOTE:

    If a student is studying for more than 6 months in the UK, students must apply for a student visa, and there are no exceptions to this. If a student is studying for less than 6 months, there are two categories: student visitor and student.

    A student visitor:

  • 1. Must not stay for more than 6 months
  • 2. Must intend to leave the UK at the end of the student visit
  • 3. Must have an unconditional offer on a course of study
  • 4. Must not work or engage in a work placement or internships, whether paid or unpaid
  • 5. Must be able to pay for all course fees and living expenses with recourse to public funds
  • 6. Must be at least 18 years old
  • 7. Are not eligible to extend their stay at the end of their visit

    If coming as a student visitor, and are not a visa-national (Americans are not visa nationals), you do not need to apply for entry clearance or a visa prior to their arrival in the UK. You will, however, need to bring with you proof of funds, your unconditional offer letter, and proof of accommodation in the UK. Students who wish to undertake an internship or a work placement, whether paid or unpaid, are not eligible to come as a student visitor and must apply for the student visa.

    If a student intends to stay for longer than 6 months, would like to work part-time, intends to take an internship or work placement (paid or unpaid) or would like the option of extending their stay at the end of their course they must apply for a student visa. It is recommended that all students apply for a student visa simply because it affords them greater opportunities and flexibility.

    NOTE: Obtaining Entry clearance can be a lengthy process and may take two to three months, therefore please take this into consideration when planning your departure from the U.S.

    All expenses incurred during the application process for entry clearance to the United Kingdom are the sole responsibility of the applicant and are nonrefundable.

    Please download form VAF2 from http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk to obtain entry clearance:

    Under “Purpose of visit” click “Employment”
    Under “Type of visit” click “Work permit holder up to 6 months”

    Your Entry Clearance application form should be accompanied by:

  • The correct fee (entry clearance fees will not be refunded) plus postage.
  • Work permit fee (6 months or under) is £200 (approx $420) plus $12 shipping (contact UK Overseas Mission to find out methods of payment accepted).
  • Your current passport.
  • Two recent passport photographs (not more than six months old).
  • Your BUNAC Blue Card.

    Submit your Entry Clearance application to the nearest UK mission at one of the following locations only:
    British Consulate-General, Chicago
    13th Floor, The Wrigley Building
    400 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Tel: (312) 970-3800 // Fax: (312) 970-3854

    British Consulate-General, New York
    845 Third Avenue
    New York, NY 10022
    Tel: (212) 745-0200 // Fax: (212) 754-3062

    British Consulate-General, Los Angeles
    11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1200
    Los Angeles, CA 90025-6538
    Tel: (310) 481-2900 // Fax: (310) 481-2961

    Once you have received entry clearance, which will be either a visa in your passport or an Entry Certificate, please fax or scan and email a copy to BUNAC.