Overview

Brunel University London is a leading UK university which is situated in Uxbridge, west London. It's a globally renowned institution and attracts students from over 150 countries due to its outstanding range of courses, progressive and international outlook, and the quality of its teaching.

　　London is an unbeatable city for international students to live and study in, as it offers a limitless range of activities. Whether it's famous attractions, food and drink, entertainment, shopping or culture – London is on Brunel's doorstep. The campus is only 20 minutes by car from Heathrow Airport and 40 minutes from central London by tube. In 2023, London was ranked ‘best student city in the world' by QS Best Student Cities 2023.

　　The university is focused around its single campus in Uxbridge, meaning that students don't have to travel to attend classes or meet up with friends. The campus has excellent facilities and amenities, ranging from a library with 24-hour opening times to well-equipped classrooms and study spaces, a modern fitness suite, and indoor athletics centre. In addition, on-campus restaurants, shops, a bar and nightclub make the campus a destination in itself.

　　Brunel is the launchpad for thousands of successful academic and professional careers, supported by carefully curated services and course features. With dedicated careers advice, regular job fairs and networking opportunities, as well as close proximity to technology, finance and business hubs in London, Brunel offers students an advantage in a global, rapidly developing job market.

　　

What's new

Brunel University is a forward-thinking institution that works hard and invests significant money so that it can continue to offer students an excellent experience. As such, there are frequently new developments and partnerships at the university, helping to expand its overall offerings and give all enrolled students the best opportunities.

　　Brunel's Quad North building is now the home of the Brunel Medical School which was opened in 2022. It is located in the heart of the campus close to all the main student amenities. The newly refurbished building features state-of-the art learning, teaching and support facilities:

　　Anatomy Centre Two Clinical Skills Laboratories  Communications Skills Centre Two simulated hospital wards  Student Social Space Student Support Office In the brand-new QS Europe University Rankings, Brunel is tied in 150th of all the universities on the continent. It is also ranked 28th for international faculty ratio, and 55th for international student diversity, demonstrating the vibrant and welcoming community for students from across the globe.

　　

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 London offers 44 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.

　　Subject areas include pathways to business, computer science, design, economics, engineering, humanities, social sciences, education and psychology. There are three intakes per year to allow maximum flexibility: January, May and September.

　　Nearly 4,500 students who have completed a pathway programme at Brunel Pathway College have progressed onto graduating with a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree from Brunel.

　　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.

　　

Entry requirements

Applicants for Brunel University 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.

　　

Facilities

The Brunel campus has everything students need within its grounds – whether it's state-of-the-art sports and recreational facilities, great food, technical facilities and laboratories, or a wide range of support services for students.

　　The university places a high value on the rich community feel that surrounds it and supports over 140 student societies and sports clubs which play a big part. Beyond that, the leafy and spacious campus itself is an ideal location for socialising or relaxing.

　　Brunel has over around 4,300 modern, comfortable and safe rooms with a range of accommodation options on campus. All the halls of residence are less than a 10-minute walk from teaching, social and sporting facilities. The halls have electronic door entry systems and CCTV, and for extra peace of mind, there's a 24-hour security team on site too.

　　Brunel continues to invest in its facilities, ensuring that students will always have the latest study resources and a contemporary campus on which to learn.

　　

Scholarships & funding

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 such as Chevening and The Commonwealth Scholarships.

　　International scholarships at Brunel include the following:

　　International Excellence Scholarship: This awards students a GBP 6,000 tuition fee waiver in the first year of study. Students must have applied for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate-taught programme. 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 percent fee discount to students who qualify. Brunel alumni could qualify for an additional discount. 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 grants may be available.