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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Birmingham City

scored higher in 0 categories

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Brunel University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (ranking, courses, scholarship). Birmingham City University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Birmingham City University vs Brunel University of London at a glance

Birmingham City University and Brunel University of London both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Business Studies. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £17,400 at Brunel University of London: Brunel University of London is about £1,170 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 26 and Birmingham City University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £37,000 from Brunel University of London. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham City University is higher in 17 and Brunel University of London in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#1001
QS World
#353
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#69
N/A
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Birmingham City University

Brunel University of London

No data
81.7%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
34.6%

International

International student share

284
373

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
22

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

    VS

    Brunel University of London

    81 countries · 34.6% international

    • 🇮🇳India26.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
    • 🇨🇳China6.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%

    Subjects

    43 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Birmingham City University

    Brunel University of London

    Also taught at both: Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Accounting, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, English Literature, Medical Imaging, Public Relations.

    Only at Birmingham City University

    Only at Brunel University of London

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Birmingham City University
    £18,570
    Brunel University of London
    £17,400

    Brunel University of London is about £1,170 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham City University
    No data
    Brunel University of London
    £24,800

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City University yet.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Birmingham City University

    Brunel University of London

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      92%Satisfaction88%

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      85%Satisfaction83%

    • Computer Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
      78%Satisfaction74%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      81%Satisfaction72%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      80%Satisfaction70%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      89%Satisfaction90%

    • Civil Engineering

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      92%Satisfaction88%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      87%Satisfaction85%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      83%Satisfaction84%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      90%Satisfaction82%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
      80%Satisfaction88%

    • Economics

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      77%Satisfaction79%

    Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham City University

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Millennium Point Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Scott Trust Bursary

    £7,415

    Deadline: N/A

    Santander Scholarship

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    Brunel University of London

    MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026

    £14,750

    Deadline: Aug 2026

    British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham City University vs Brunel University of London: common questions

    Is Birmingham City University or Brunel University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £17,400 at Brunel University of London: Brunel University of London is about £1,170 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Birmingham City University and Brunel University of London?

    Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and 31 more.

    Is Birmingham City University or Brunel University of London better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £25,000 from Brunel University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Birmingham City University and 88% at Brunel University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Birmingham City University or Brunel University of London offer more courses?

    Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham City University lists 284 courses.

    What can you study at Birmingham City University but not at Brunel University of London?

    Birmingham City University teaches 25 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Nursing (General), Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Architecture, Fine Art, Biomedical Sciences, Community & Specialist Nursing, Crafts & Applied Arts and 17 more.

    What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at Birmingham City University?

    Brunel University of London teaches 19 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including General Engineering, Computing & IT, History, Aerospace Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering, Anthropology, Linguistics and 11 more.

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    Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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