Brunel University London

Brunel University London is located in Uxbridge, West London, and was ranked among the UK's top 50 universities in the Complete University Guide 2018. Students from around the world are encouraged to attend Brunel – which has been named as a world top 25 university for international students. London provides students with plenty to do in their spare time, with plenty of shops, bars, clubs, museums, parks, theatres and iconic attractions on their doorstep.

Situated on a single campus, Brunel University boasts impressive learning and recreational facilities, including a 24-hour library and computer centre, a state-of-the-art fitness centre - complete with sports halls, an exercise studio and a sports park - a wide range of on-site shops and restaurants, and a student bar and nightclub.

The University's Students' Union offers over 100 clubs and societies for students to get involved with, including general interest, academic and community-based groups. The SU also runs regular social events, as well as an advice centre – offering help with everything from money issues to academic advice.

New students are supported during their first few weeks at the university through the Brunel Buddies scheme. Trained students are there to help newcomers find their way around the campus, answer any questions and get involved in student life. 

A dedicated careers hub at the university provides advice and information on all areas of the job search, both online and on campus. Students can make an appointment with a careers counsellor, download job hunting resources and get help with applying for internships and graduate jobs. By studying in London, pupils also benefit from having access to global companies – ideal for gaining work experience.

Brunel University London covers 32 subject areas. The university is well-known for its strong practical learning, research-led teaching and modern facilities.

Brunel University London International College offers pathways programmes to help students prepare for undergraduate and postgraduate study at Brunel. Subject areas include pathways to Business and Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Economics and Finance and Law. It also offers foundation programmes for the undergraduate level in Economics and Mathematics, Engineering and Mathematics and Computing. Pre-master’s programmes are also available through the college. The Pre-masters is offered in Arts, Business and Management, Design, Engineering Environmental Science, Computer Science and Law.

Undergraduate programmes have a 3-4-year duration and are available in many disciplines ranging from Aerospace Engineering and Anthropology to Life Sciences and Digital Media.

Postgraduate programmes cover a range of subjects including Structural Engineering, Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, International Relations and Journalism. The duration for these range from 1-3 years.

PhD and Research programmes have a 3-6-year study mode and are available in a variety of fields from Ageing and Biosciences to Civil Engineering, Health Economics and Law.

Several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offer placements and have a 1-5-year duration. Joint honour’s programmes with and without placements are also available. These have a 3-4-year duration.

Brunel’s Language Centre offers pre-sessional English courses from 6-50 weeks and English language support during the degree.

Brunel offers more than 100 scholarships for international students every year. These help students partially fund their living costs and fees. The university also works with different scholarship organisations like the Santander Mobility Awards, Chevening and The Commonwealth Scholarships.

International scholarships at Brunel include the following:

• International Excellence Scholarship: This awards students a GBP6,000 tuition fee waiver in the first year of study. Students must have applied for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme.
• Santander International Scholarship: This awards students GBP3,000 in the first year of study. The awards are available to students who are from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, USA, and Venezuela. Other countries are considered at Brunel’s discretion.
• Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is open to students enrolled for postgraduate taught courses at Brunel. It is offered to high performing prospective postgraduate students and Brunel alumni who wish to undertake further postgraduate study. The scholarship gives a 15% fee discount to students who qualify. Brunel alumni could qualify for an additional discount.
• Commonwealth Scholarships (Postgraduate): Commonwealth Master's Scholarships are for applicants from low and middle-income countries around the Commonwealth. They are mainly funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). Talented students from any Commonwealth country or the host country applying for a master’s degree can be eligible for the award.

Students must meet conditions to qualify for all these scholarships. Additionally, some course specific grants are also available.