UAL vs Brighton

Hi,
I am from Ukraine. I am going to do Foundation course in art and design. But I find it very hard to choose between Brighton university and University of the arts London. I have already get offers from both. UAL looks too competitive and I am afraid a little bit of living in London ( I'm 17 years old) Also I found bad reviews of quality of study in UAL.
Brighton looks much safer and Foundation is more organized for non-uk students.
I am going to study graphic design after Foundation.
Can you recommend me which university UAL or Brighton is better for Foundation in art and design?
Thanks.

Reply 1

returnmigrant

Brighton.

It has one of the best University Art & Design schools in the UK, and Brighton is a fantastic student own to live in - lots of music, theatre, comedy and other 'arty' stuff. Housing and living costs are MUCH cheaper than in London. Its by the sea in a beautiful historic town. And its only 50 mins from central London by train.

You are very young, and many people find living in a massive city very isolating and lonely. You will feel much 'safer' in a smaller place like Brighton. And all art/design courses at Brighton are world-class.

Reply 2

Natiki

Thank you very much for your advice. I almost decided for Brighton but here in Ukraine UAL looks like the top uni in art and design in uk. But I understand that it is because of their Marketing activity here. They have a branch in Kiev (capital of Ukraine) and possible it makes an impression that UAL is the top uni. Brighton is not so famous here but I think it does not mean it is worse then UAL. I even found on UK forums better reviews about Brighton then about UAL. Is UAL really so famous that it is worth to study in a more stress environment in London? Also everything in London and fees at UAL are more expensive then in Brighton. But is Brighton uni less famous the UAL?