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Brunel University of London is located in leafy west London and offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes across 46 subject areas. It boasts a long history of over 200 years' expertise in teaching, more than 60 years as a university, and in 2024 became part of the University of London.
All qualifications at Brunel have been designed and built with graduate employability in mind, meeting and exceeding the standards of industry. Over 95% of undergraduate courses feature work placement opportunities, and a large number have received accreditation by professional institutions.
Unlike many London universities, Brunel offers a campus lifestyle and is the only London university to feature a single campus with its own accommodation. Learners become part of a friendly and highly diverse student body representing 153 countries, and can join over 140 clubs and societies run by the active students' union.
Extensive student support services cover all areas to ensure that students have access to all the resources and amenities they need to thrive during their time at university. Furthermore, award-winning careers and placement support ensures students graduate as highly employable individuals ready for professional success.
Located in one of the top student cities globally, Brunel offers all the perks of cosmopolitan living, with the benefit of being slightly set apart from the crowds. Students enjoy an exciting range of activities and entertainment in the Uxbridge area, enviable public transport to London and the local area, and an international airport practically on its doorstep.
4.2Students at Brunel benefit from an exemplary range of facilities which augment not only their studies, but their university experience as a whole. Industry-leading technical equipment and resources are accessible across all study programmes, with dedicated research centres and facilities providing an inspiring backdrop to learning.
Brunel's library offers an extensive range of books, journals and digital materials. Students can make use of group and individual study spaces, as well as computer stations. The University also offers a laptop loan service.
Brunel's fully equipped sports facilities are amongst the best of any UK universities, and are used by elite athletes. These include an athletics centre, gym, sports centre, sports park and brand new rugby performance gym.
3.9Brunel offers students an ample selection of on-campus accommodation. Rooms are in designated halls with many benefitting from the additional community atmosphere of being part of a student complex. A range of room types and facilities are available to meet all student lifestyles and budgets. For 2024/5, rent prices started at £149.66 per week.
Students also have the option to rent privately, with a large number of reputable housing options available nearby. A residential support service assists students in finding suitable accommodation.
Brunel is situated in west London, meaning students get all the benefits of living and learning in one of the world's most popular student cities without having to live in its crowded and expensive centre.
The campus is located in Uxbridge, where students enjoy great pubs and eateries, interesting shops and plenty of entertainment options. Beautiful countryside is just a short distance away and regular public transport takes students to central London within an hour.
The Union of Brunel Students runs over 100 societies for students to get involved in, covering areas such as academic, culture, faith, general interest, and politics. There are also a number of sports clubs which are open to students of all abilities.
Students are encouraged to start their own society if they cannot find what they are looking for.
3.9The Union of Brunel Students is run by students and represents the voice of the student body. It is also responsible for running a regular schedule of exciting and valuable student events and activities, and making sure students get the most out of their time at university.
3.3Brunel graduates earn £2,900 more than average across the university sector (Longitudinal Employment Outcomes, 2024). The University also ranks first in London for students in employment or further study after three years in creative arts and design, economics, education, and politics.
Employability is the foundation of every degree programme, and the University strives to ensure all graduates can quickly enter the workforce and use their degree to progress rapidly in their career. Over 95% of undergraduate degrees offer a work placement, providing both invaluable practical experience, and helping students to build and maintain a meaningful professional network.
Students can also make use of the University's Professional Development Centre (PDC) to receive bespoke careers support and guidance. The PDC offers expert careers consultants and an award-winning placement team, who can assist students in the following areas:
The PDC also runs a number of careers events, programmes and workshops throughout the year. Students make use of these to boost their employability and start to build their professional network.
Brunel offers over 1000 scholarships every year to students with a view to making higher education accessible to those from all backgrounds. Awards vary in value, with some worth up to £12,000.
Scholarships, bursaries, discounts and other funding opportunities are available to all students, including undergraduate, postgraduate and international. Funding may be awarded on the grounds of academic or sporting excellence, personal circumstances, for subject-specific achievement, or other qualifying factors.
Students are automatically considered for some scholarships, but in some cases must apply directly. Prospective applicants should carefully check the eligibility requirements and deadlines before submitting an application for any funding opportunity.
All courses at Brunel University of London have their own academic entry requirements. Generally, students must hold at least three A-Levels and five passes at GCSE. The exact grades required will vary according to the subject, course and level of study chosen. Equivalent qualifications such as BTECs, the International Baccalaureate, and T-Levels are also considered.
Students who do not meet the requirements for their desired course can enrol on a foundation programme. These are delivered across a number of subject areas and act as a stepping stone into degree level study upon completion.
Some courses may have additional entry requirements, such as the submission of a portfolio, or attendance at an interview. Students can check the entry requirements for their preferred course on the course pages on the Brunel website.
English language
International students must demonstrate their English language proficiency in order to be accepted on a course at Brunel. In general, most courses require an IELTS score of between 6.0 and 7.0, or an equivalent SELT qualification.
Tuition fees at Brunel are payable annually, and may vary between subjects and qualifications.
For the 2025/26 academic year, tuition for full-time domestic undergraduate students are typically £9,535 per year. International students and postgraduate students may incur higher annual tuition fees.
Students are advised to check the tuition fees for their chosen study programme on the University website's course pages prior to application.
Undergraduate students can choose to study across more than 40 subject areas at Brunel, taught by practised experts who are leaders in their field. A number of undergraduate degree programmes also offer an option for flexible part-time study for those who cannot commit to a full-time learning schedule.
Brunel graduates are highly employable. Through practical, career-led courses, students are encouraged to hone not only their theoretical knowledge of their subject, but also their practical skills. Access to industry-leading technical facilities and equipment enables students to delve deeper and work both individually and collaboratively to impact meaningful change.
In the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), Brunel received an overall rating of Bronze, noting the high quality of both student experience and outcomes. Amongst many positive accolades, the panel also acknowledged the very high quality of physical and virtual learning resources, and the highly successful manner in which they support teaching and learning.
Students report positive course experiences in the National Student Survey (NSS) (2024), with Brunel ranking firmly in the top 40 pre-92 research-intensive universities nationally. Results show substantial year-on-year growth for student satisfaction, which surpassed the national average in six out of seven key themes in 2024.
Brunel offers an extensive range of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students can tailor qualifications to their personal interests and ambitions through elective modules, while inspirational placements and learning opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art facilities quickly advance both skills and knowledge.
At Brunel, all courses are designed in line with industry developments and needs, with curricula placing an emphasis on practical skills and employability. Over 95% of undergraduate programmes feature work placements, meaning students quickly gain a hands-on, in-depth knowledge of their discipline, the skills to apply it meaningfully to their future careers, and the ability to build their professional network from day one.
Active research provides an inspiring backdrop to all learning on campus. Brunel is one of the UK's top 40 research-intensive universities (Research Excellence Framework (REF), 2021). It is also in the top 20% for its contributions to collaborative research (Knowledge Exchange Framework 2024), and is renowned globally, with over 70% of research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the (REF 2021).
4.2Brunel offers a comprehensive suite of student services, ranging from academic to wellbeing to general administrative support. Support can be accessed in person at the student centre, or through any of the dedicated support teams on campus.
Support available includes:
Upon enrolment, all students are also paired up with a personal mentor, usually a member of the teaching team in their academic department, who is able to provide advice and guidance throughout each student's academic journey. This may be course-specific information, careers guidance, a wellbeing check-in, or simply signposting students to resources.
Students can make appointments to discuss matters with any of the experienced teams at the University, through the students' union, or make use of an extensive range of digital self-help resources.
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