We are here to help with the future aspirations of our pupils and are committed to helping you achieve the university place of your choice, wherever in the world that may be.
We are specialists in all UK university applications, including Oxford and Cambridge, and have extensive experience in successfully placing pupils at prominent US, Canadian and European universities. With the wider Sixth Form team, we continue to support Brightonians after they have left the College and remain very much connected to them via our own Brighton College Connect and LinkedIn websites.
Mr Richard Worrallo and Dr Alexandra Granville
Directors of Global Futures
2014-2024
Brighton College supports every pupil to reach the university of their choice. We have dedicated applications experts in all subject areas, led by our two Directors of Global Futures, and including a Head of Medical Applications and a Head of Engineering Applications.
Around one third of our applicants are offered places at Oxford or Cambridge every year, with around 700 offers received annually from Russell Group universities. While Oxbridge remains the top destination overall for our Sixth Formers, we are delighted that our pupils are winning places at almost every one of the global top 30 universities. The US and Canada are ever-more popular destinations for Brightonians, with offers from Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, UC Berkeley and Toronto among other eminent North American institutions in this year’s application cycle alone.
While Oxbridge remains the top destination overall for our Sixth Formers, we are delighted that our pupils are winning places at almost every one of the global top 30* universities. Explore the destinations below.
*Global top 30 universities according to the QS World Univerity Rankings 2025 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
University of Oxford
One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, the University of Oxford is a world-class institute for research and education.
Harvard University
The oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, Harvard University is an Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Stanford University
Founded in 1885, Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities. With one of the largest campuses in the US, it is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
University of Cambridge
The world's third-oldest university, the University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 and is dedicated to contributing to society through education, learning and research at the highest international level.
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a leading institution in science, engineering, medicine and business, with a global impact and a zero-pollution vision.
University of California, Berkeley
From a group of academic pioneers in 1868 to the Free Speech Movement in 1964, UC Berkeley is a place where the brightest minds from across the globe come together.
University of Pennsylvania
The oldest university in America, UPenn is an Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, widely regarded for their high academic standards.
National University of Singapore
Consistently ranked as one of the world's top universities, NUS is Singapore's flagship university and a leading global institution in Asia.
Princeton University
Founded in 1746, Princeton University is an Ivy League research university in New Jersey. Princeton is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the US, and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
University College London
UCL is a world top 10 university, with over 400 undergraduate degree programmes and 42,000 students from 150 countries. Located in the heart of London, UCL is a constituent college of the University of London and a member of the Russell Group.
Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University is a research university in Beijing and is one of China’s most prestigious universities. It is a unique in bridging China and the world, connecting ancient and modern, and encompassing the arts and sciences.
Yale University
Since its founding in 1701, Yale University, an Ivy League research university in Connecticut, has been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preserving cultural and scientific information for future generations.
The University of Chicago
One of the world's leading research universities and greatest intellectual destinations, UChicago inspires scholars to pursue field-defining research and empowers scholars to challenge conventional thinking in nearly every field.
University of Toronto
UToronto is a globally top-ranked research university in Ontario, Canada and a global leader in research and teaching, providing diverse and extensive areas of study.
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, was America's first research university and is home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university in Baltimore, Maryland.
The University of Melbourne
Australia's number one university, The University of Melbourne is a world leader in education, teaching and research excellence.
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is an Ivy League research university in New York City, and was founded in 1754. It provides a distinctive and distinguished learning environment.
The University of Hong Kong
Established in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is the territory's oldest institute of higher learning and an internationally recognised, research-led, comprehensive university.
The University of Edinburgh
Founded under the authority of a royal charter in 1582, The University of Edinburgh is one of Scotland's four ancient universities and the sixth-oldest in the English-speaking world. It is globally recognised for its research, development and teaching, attracting some of the world’s leading thinkers to work and study.
University of California, Los Angeles
Established in 1881, UCLA is dedicated to research, education, and service, creating a university enriched by diverse perspectives.
University of Michigan
A top-ranked public university west of Detroit, the University of Michigan Ann Arbor has a tradition of excellence in research, learning and teaching, sports and the arts.
New York University
One of the largest private universities in the United States, NYU is a liberal arts-focused institution and one of the most prominent and respected research universities in the world.
McGill University
Founded in 1821 by royal charter, McGill University is a public research university in Montreal. It is Canada's top institution, and a host to students from more than 150 countries.
The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is a global top 20 university in Australia, leading the way in addressing environmental, social and governance challenges.
Carnegie Mellon University
CMU is a global research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known for its world-class, interdisciplinary programmes.
Duke University
Duke University is a research university in North Carolina. Its undergraduate admissions are among the most selective in the United States.
University of Washington
The University of Washington is a public institution founded in 1861 in the United States. It is known for its medical, engineering and scientific research.
As the perfect stepping stone to university, our Sixth Form gives you the tools you need for a successful future. When it comes to choosing the right university and getting you there, our programme of support is second to none.
The Beyond Brighton programme explores university and career options and also develops important life skills, such as cooking quick and nutritious meals, self-defence, first aid and money management.
Our Mind the Gap conference, organised by our wellbeing officers and in conjunction with MIND, will help you manage the transition from school to university – from supporting friends to looking after mental health at university.
The Brighton College Futures Conference gives in-depth insights on a range of careers. All panellists have real-world advice and information, and the conference ends with a networking event, giving you a wonderful opportunity to make useful connections for future work placements.
We arrange information evenings, masterclasses and one-to-one tutorials to support whatever career journey you decide to take, including advice on your gap year or mock interviews for your university application.
Our Old Brightonian network provides all our current and former pupils with an international network of individuals, who share opportunities and experiences through our network and across a number of global social events. We also have an annual Futures Conference where Old Brightonians and industry leaders from our parent body give talks on their wide variety of careers.
Every pupil becomes part of Brighton College Connect, a global networking platform that includes an events programme, formal dinners, reunion drinks, sporting events, and is a great launch pad for your professional network.
Whether it’s finding an internship, preparing for a job interview or making connections with experts in the field, you will find this community invaluable.
The best way to experience what life is like at Brighton College Sixth Form is to join us at an Open Morning, where you will have the chance to talk to pupils and teachers about what makes our school such a special place, and to answer any questions you have about life here.