After studying the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13, Brighton College Madrid pupils will be supported to go on to the world’s very best universities in Spain, Europe, the UK, America and beyond.
We will have dedicated university counsellors who are experts in all subject areas, who will help every step of the way.
Brighton College Madrid pupils will remain connected to the Brighton College family after they leave through the Brighton College Connect global network that has thousands of members.
While Oxbridge remains the top destination overall for Brighton College 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 University 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.
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.
2014-2024
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.
We would be delighted to speak to you about the next steps in joining our wonderful school.