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Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
Facilities: As a Brunel student, I would rate the facilities as above average. The library is well-stocked and offers a lot of resources, and there are plenty of study spaces on campus. The sports facilities are also impressive, with a range of facilities for different sports, including a large gym, a swimming pool, and outdoor sports fields. Location: The location of Brunel is good in terms of transport links. It's easily accessible by public transport, with a direct train link to central London, and the nearby Heathrow airport makes it convenient for international students. However, the campus itself is quite isolated and there's not much to do nearby, so some students may find it a bit boring. Student support: In my experience, the student support at Brunel is quite good. There are plenty of resources available for academic and personal support, including tutoring, counseling, and academic advisors. The Student Union also provides support and advice for a range of issues, including housing and finances. Campus look and feel: The campus at Brunel is modern and well-maintained, with a lot of green spaces and open areas. There are also plenty of amenities on campus, including a range of food options and a variety of shops. Overall, I would rate the look and feel of the campus as very good. Student life: There are plenty of social events and activities on offer at Brunel, both on and off campus. There are a variety of clubs and societies to join, as well as sports teams to get involved with. However, some students may find that the social scene is a bit limited, especially if they're used to living in a big city. Students' Union: The Students' Union at Brunel is quite active and provides a range of services and activities for students. There are a variety of clubs and societies to get involved with, and the SU also organizes social events throughout the year. However, some students may feel that the SU could be more representative of the student body and could do more to address student concerns. Overall rating: Overall, I would rate Brunel as a good university. The facilities and support are strong, and the campus is modern and well-maintained. However, some students may find the location and social scene a bit limiting.
Best aspects: help received from staff, community feeling and online resources Worst aspects: university life through COVID, online exams, missing out on the whole experience, facilities could be better, more study groups needed
I would say that the buildings and classrooms are a little outdated and could be updated I also think there needs to be more food places available on campus to eat For me the location is great it’s not too far from home
The campus is amazing, facilities even better and the teachers help you a lot
The best thing I would say is the ability to constantly make new friends within halls and your lectures and seminars The worst thing I would say is that there is only one club on campus and also the sporting clubs could have more structure such as pulling coaches to help develop the team instead of it being student led
The best campus life in town with all the facilities that a student needs. Brunel is providing the best food on campus to make it convenient for all the students. Furthermore, being a coffee lover, I would definitely say they have got the best franchises in the town, starbucks and costa. If you are an international student, you won’t get depressed, you have plenty of people around you, if nothing then, table tennis at nights can make you feel better.
Academic Programs: Brunel University London offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines, including engineering, science, health, social sciences, arts, and business. The university is particularly renowned for its strong research-oriented programs in engineering and science. Brunel University London's engineering department is ranked in the top 10 in the UK, with notable research facilities such as the Institute of Materials and Manufacturing and the Wolfson Centre for Materials Processing. The university also has a strong reputation in social sciences, offering courses in psychology, sociology, and anthropology. One of the key strengths of Brunel University London is its commitment to industry links and employability. The university has partnerships with over 1,000 companies worldwide, including major organizations such as Microsoft, Sony, and Jaguar Land Rover. These partnerships offer students numerous opportunities for internships, work placements, and real-world experience in their chosen fields. Brunel University London also provides students with a range of employability support services, including career guidance, CV writing workshops, and networking events. Campus Facilities: Brunel University London's campus is spread across a 56-acre site, offering modern and state-of-the-art facilities for students. The campus features an extensive library with over 400,000 books and journals, as well as a range of online resources. The university also boasts numerous research centers and institutes, including the Institute of Environment, Health, and Societies and the Brunel Business School. The campus also features a sports center with a 50-meter indoor pool, gym, and fitness studio, as well as a range of outdoor sports facilities.
18-24 years
The library and amenities in the university makes it a suitable place to study. friends from different culture backgrounds and teachers makes the study experience amazing. Worst part is when having lectures during the evenings hours but it is still lively but morning classes hit different and much more concentrated. The food hall and variety of options makes it classy and easy to pick and eat before heading to lectures.
Student support and staff are really helpful. Brunel has a supermarket and various choices of food. They are affordable and easily accessible even by delivery. There could be more events held after Covid, as not many are showing up for all courses. More active union members could allow to see every society's role in the university.
The course is set out in a way that you can still balance your studies along with everyday to day life. However, management by the university can be improved to reduce confusion.
Lots of opportunities for professional development
Best: being with friends and lectures teaching well Worst: lectures speed up to much and need to go slower
The best aspects of my university experience are the student support it offers and the campus itself. I love how beautiful the campus is and how it changes throughout the seasons.
Best: Location, Supportive academic staff in my course Worst: Staff shortage throughout the 3 year, Small campus, Unsupportive counselling service
Compact but diversified campus, accommodation is at proximity to the campus, convenient and timely public transport to nearby town center and tube station to central London. However, there is limited choice in grocery shopping within walking distance, accommodation fees are relatively expensive.
The campus has some basic things but it sometimes can be lacking. It isn't as close to London as it seems. Accomodaitons aren't the most modern. The spaces for studying are good and computers are modern.
The calm and quiet ambiance of the campus has been really relaxing. The easy and convenient access to Brunel library, cafeterias, restaurants, pharmacy, medical centre, hotel, accommodation everything overall have been the best life experience. On the negative aspect, the course (computer science) has been extremely challenging from Year1 as the lessons taught were more tailored for students with prior on how to do coding and not really suitable for new comers. Covid-19 also played a negative role both academically (online classes) and mentally.
The friends you make along the way is truly enough to go University. You experience so much it is truly life changing. Brunel has a great location and the teaching is great. One way university can be improved is by applying their kitchen rules better as many people do not respect the kitchen as a shared living space and leave it a mess.
I think there are a couple of best aspects about my uni experience which include the fact that any student can acquire help in multiple areas especially writing an essay and the professors make sure to communicate the ways we can gain help. Another factor that makes it a great place to study is all the amazing societies it had and the campus is just awesome and peaceful as well. In my opinion, the way it could be improved is the way the classes are laid out.
4.2
18-24 years
It’s an extremely diverse university, everyone feels comfortable and welcome to be here. The colleges could have more activities to help students to make decisions about their future, whether it is to go a masters, phD or work industry, as well as have more workshops for students to develop skills that are not necessarily linked to their course.
As computer based course, the online delivery should be better, most of the times the recordings are imperceptible. The amount of support given by the lecturers is the best thing about the university and the course. Even if you feel like giving up on the course, the academic staff will not give up on you and on helping you go through any difficult times.
It’s a bit far from central, which is bad and great because we have to take 1h tube to go somewhere, but it allows us to live in a quieter and safer place.
Living on campus is great because it feels like we’re living in a small town, we have everything we need on campus or 10 min away from it. Not knowing who you are going to live with is the worst part, because sometimes you don’t get along with your flatmates or they keep the communal spaces very messy.