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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/8
Brunel University of London
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Brunel University of London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on TEF, employment.
Brunel University of London vs Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts at a glance
Brunel University of London and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General) and Music. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £21,000 at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts: Brunel University of London is about £3,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 2 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £25,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £19,500 from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Brunel University of London is higher in 2 and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Brunel University of London
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
14 countries · 20.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States27.3%
- 🇳🇴Norway22.7%
- 🇪🇸Spain6.8%
- 🇮🇳India4.5%
- 🇲🇽Mexico4.5%
Subjects
4 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
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
Business & Management (General)
10 coursesTypical fee £19,320 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £20,250 (UG)
Music
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Brunel University of London
Only at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- £21,000
Brunel University of London is about £3,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Brunel University of London
- £24,800
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts 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.
Brunel University of London
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Drama & Theatre
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50081%Satisfaction79%Music
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,50086%Satisfaction76%Film Production & Cinematography
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,50070%Satisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBrunel 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
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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Brunel University of London vs Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts: common questions
Is Brunel University of London or Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £21,000 at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts: Brunel University of London is about £3,600 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 Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Music and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Brunel University of London or Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts better for Drama & Theatre?
Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £18,500 from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Brunel University of London and 79% at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Brunel University of London or Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offer more courses?
Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts lists 23 courses.
What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
Brunel University of London teaches 58 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Law, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering and 50 more.
What can you study at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts but not at Brunel University of London?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 3 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dance and Technology & Logistics.
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