Brunel University of London, UK - Ranking, Reviews, Courses, Tuition Fees

Overview

About Brunel University of London

Established by Royal Charter in 1966, Brunel University of London has grown impressively over the years to become a premier university in the UK. The Times Higher Education University Rankings 2024 places Brunel 4^th globally and joint 1^st in the UK for international outlook. The University is ranked 343rd in the world and 40th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

The University has been part of many special events, including the hosting of the South Korean Olympic team and the Canadian Paralympic team for London 2012. Brunel’s students have a long-standing track record of securing well-paid graduate jobs soon after completing their courses, earning almost GBP 3,000 more than the median salary across the university sector, according to the Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2024.

Brunel’s specialist career consultants support students in their career search for up to three years after graduation. The university shares strong ties with leading companies like Volkswagen, Accenture, BP, as well as many other organisations and institutes. Many of Brunel’s courses are accredited by bodies such as AACSB, AMBA and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

A range of services is on offer at Brunel University of London to support students in every possible way – sports facilities, on-campus accommodation, the award-winning Professional Development Centre, the Brunel Language Centre, 130+ clubs and student societies, a dynamic students’ union, and much more.

Brunel offers a range of scholarship packages and discounts for international students. Over 9,000 international students from 150 countries around the world study at Brunel, while the friendly student support team makes sure they feel at home and have the best experience possible.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities

2025 601 100

2024 701

2023 701

QS World University Rankings

2026 385 43

2025 342 1

2024 343

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

2026 401 50

2024 351

Graduate outcomes

Choosing to study at Brunel is not just about gaining a qualification, but about improving career prospects in a number of ways.

Brunel’s professional development centre helps students increase their employability by developing the skills and experience needed to stand out in the job market. Their friendly and professional teams provide support and guidance in the following ways:

• Careers: They help students explore career options, develop and market their skills to employers and offer tailored one-to-one advice and coaching.

• Placements: They help students find, apply for and make the most of, industry placements.

• Modern Languages: They offer students the chance to learn a foreign language for free.

• Innovation and Entrepreneurs’ Hub: They advise and support prospective student entrepreneurs looking to develop their business ideas.

• Brunel Volunteers: They help students to engage with volunteering activities on campus and with charity organisations within the local community.

• Job Shop: They help students find part-time work during their studies.

Brunel helps get its students ready for work with the average graduate earning almost GBP 3,000 (11 percent) more than the sector median three years after graduation (Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2024).

What's new

Brunel University of London is committed to innovation and student excellence, dedicating significant resources to enhance the academic experience. This ensures continual advancements and strategic partnerships, enriching the university's curriculum and providing unparalleled opportunities for its students.
A new community space at the heart of campus was completed in Spring 2024. The development offers both soft and hard landscaped areas to support events and social activities throughout the year.

In the brand-new QS Europe University Rankings 2024, Brunel is tied in 150^th place of all the universities on the continent. It is also ranked 28^th for international faculty ratio, and 55^th for international student diversity, demonstrating the vibrant and welcoming community for students from across the globe.

Finances

Scholarships & funding

Brunel offers more than 1,000 scholarship packages and discounts for international students. These help students partially fund their living costs and fees. The University also works with different scholarship organisations such as Chevening and The Commonwealth Scholarships.

Scholarships specifically for international students include the following:

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award offering GBP 6,000 fee reduction for self-funded international students across its postgraduate taught courses.

The International Bursary offering fee reductions for self-funded international students across our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The EU Undergraduate Discount offering a fee reduction of GBP 5,000 per year

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (Postgraduate): The Commonwealth Shared scholarship is for candidates from least developed, low, and lower middle-income Commonwealth countries, for full-time master’s study on selected courses.

Students must meet conditions to qualify for these scholarships. Additionally, some course-specific scholarships may be available. Further details can be found on Brunel’s scholarships page

How much will it cost per year?

The average PG course fee is £23,557.50.

The average UG course cost for international students is £20,210.

The average cost to live on-campus is £10,704

Off-campus is £8,580

Eligibility

Entry requirements

Applicants for Brunel University of London should identify their desired course of study and fulfil specific academic, visa and financial requirements. The requirements vary depending on the level of study of the chosen qualification, and the student’s home country.

Undergraduate students

Prospective students can apply for full-time undergraduate programmes through UCAS or apply online through agents. Students from the USA can apply through the Common App.

Postgraduate students

Postgraduate students can find the courses on offer using Brunel’s course finder. They can apply online using the 'Apply' button on the page.

International or EU students

International or EU applicants can apply through registered agents. A list of Brunel’s registered agents can be found on the specific country pages.

International students will need to provide their high school transcripts, and if they are from a country that does not use English as its primary language, will also need to provide test scores from an approved English Language partner, as all courses are taught and assessed in English.

Department and Faculty

Teaching quality

Brunel has always been at the cutting-edge of educational innovation and the cultivation of teaching quality. For over 50 years, the university has championed new approaches to education such as sandwich degrees, and more recently, online learning.

Brunel is a top 40 UK research-intensive university (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Its academics produce world-renowned research which feeds into the learning materials used for students – courses are taught using the very latest information, helping students to graduate in a position to step into their chosen career and become the next innovators and leaders.

All of the university’s courses are supported by a range of teaching methods. Lectures will be given to introduce a topic and summarise key themes, and students’ critical thinking and writing skills will be nurtured and developed through seminars. Smaller seminar or tutorial classes will provide more opportunities to ask questions and discuss ideas with peers.

Lecturers at Brunel are experienced in their respective fields, but also passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise with students, inspiring them to fulfil their potential.

Department structure

Brunel University of London offers 46 subject areas. The university is well-known for its strong practical learning, research-led teaching and modern facilities.

Brunel Pathway College offers programmes to help students prepare for undergraduate and postgraduate study at Brunel. Flexible entry allows access to undergraduate and postgraduate level study, including foundation, first year and pre-masters.

Undergraduate programmes are three years long or four years with placement with 95 percent of courses having a placement option. Courses range from aerospace engineering through to theatre, and everything in between. A large number of courses are accredited by professional bodies.

Postgraduate programmes cover a range of subjects within health and life sciences, business, arts and social sciences, engineering, design, and physical sciences with a number of them offering placement opportunities. PhD and Research programmes have a 3-6 year study mode and are available in a variety of fields. Currently over 70 different programmes are offered.