School of Business
Finance, management, economics, and entrepreneurship taught by leaders who have built and advised global enterprises.
28 degree programs
Established 1887 · Accredited Research University
Where tradition meets discovery.
For over a century, Brightwood University has shaped leaders, scholars, and innovators. Join a community where rigorous academics, world-class faculty, and a storied campus prepare you for a life of purpose.
24,000+STUDENTS
1,800FACULTY & RESEARCHERS
#42NATIONAL RANKING
137YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Our faculties
Six schools, one scholarly tradition
From the lecture hall to the laboratory, our faculties unite distinguished teaching with research that shapes the world beyond campus.
School of Engineering
Civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering grounded in hands-on design studios and funded research labs.
31 degree programs
School of Arts & Humanities
Literature, history, philosophy, languages, and fine arts that cultivate critical thought and creative expression.
34 degree programs
School of Sciences
Biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics with award-winning faculty and undergraduate research from year one.
26 degree programs
School of Law
A historic law faculty pairing doctrinal rigour with legal clinics that serve our city and sharpen advocacy skills.
9 degree programs
School of Medicine
Medicine, nursing, and public health delivered through an integrated teaching hospital and community partnerships.
14 degree programs
Life at Brightwood
More than a degree — a community for life
Brightwood is a residential university where ideas are debated late into the evening, lifelong friendships are formed, and every student finds a place to belong among more than 200 clubs, societies, and athletic teams.
Residential colleges
Twelve historic colleges give every student a close-knit home, dedicated tutors, and traditions that span generations.
Research from day one
Undergraduates work alongside faculty on funded projects, presenting findings at national conferences before they graduate.
A global network
Study-abroad partnerships on five continents and an alumni community 180,000 strong open doors worldwide.
Featured programs
Distinguished degrees, chosen by thousands
A glimpse of our most sought-after programs. Explore the full catalogue of more than 140 degrees.
BSc Computer Science
School of Engineering
Algorithms, AI, and software engineering with a year-long industry placement.
MBA — Master of Business Administration
School of Business
A flagship MBA blending strategy, leadership, and a global capstone consultancy project.
LLB Bachelor of Laws
School of Law
A qualifying law degree with mooting, legal clinics, and a pathway to the bar.
A legacy you can measure
Outcomes that reflect more than a century of academic commitment.
94%Graduate employment within 6 months
17:1Student-to-faculty ratio
180kAlumni across 120 countries
$310MAnnual research funding
Voices of Brightwood
What our alumni say
Brightwood didn't just teach me engineering — it taught me how to think. The faculty knew my name and pushed me further than I knew I could go.
The residential college system gave me a family for life. I arrived a nervous fresher and left with a network and confidence that opened every door since.
I published my first research paper as a sophomore. Nowhere else would an undergraduate be trusted in the lab the way Brightwood trusted me.
Your Brightwood chapter begins here
Applications for the autumn intake are now open. Discover your program, meet our admissions team, and take the first step toward a Brightwood degree.