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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 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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Brunel University of London

scored higher in 1 category

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Imperial College London

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Brunel University of London is ahead on courses.

Brunel University of London vs Imperial College London at a glance

Brunel University of London and Imperial College London both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Civil Engineering. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Brunel University of London is about £7,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Brunel University of London is about £15,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 9 and Brunel University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £64,000 from Imperial College London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 7 and Brunel University of London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#2
#401
THE World
#8
#69
Guardian UK
#5
1966
Established
1907
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Brunel University of London

Imperial College London

81.7%
88.9%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£54,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
52.9%

International

International student share

373
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
90

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.

Brunel University of London

81 countries · 34.6% international

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

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%

Subjects

22 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.

Brunel University of London

Imperial College London

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Geography & Environment, Building & Construction, Medicine.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at Imperial College 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

Brunel University of London
£17,400
Imperial College London
£24,600

Brunel University of London is about £7,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
Imperial College London
£39,900

Brunel University of London is about £15,100 a year cheaper.

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.

Brunel University of London

Imperial College London

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    72%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£53,500
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£64,000
    74%Satisfaction97%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£46,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£45,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    75%Satisfaction91%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    75%Satisfaction92%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs Imperial College London: common questions

Is Brunel University of London or Imperial College London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £24,600 at Imperial College London: Brunel University of London is about £7,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £39,900 at Imperial College London: Brunel University of London is about £15,100 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 Brunel University of London and Imperial College London?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, General Engineering, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science and 10 more.

Is Brunel University of London or Imperial College London better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £46,000 from Imperial College London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at Brunel University of London and 82% at Imperial College London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Brunel University of London or Imperial College London offer more courses?

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at Imperial College London?

Brunel University of London teaches 40 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre and 32 more.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Brunel University of London?

Imperial College London teaches 20 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 12 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses