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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University College Birmingham

Birmingham

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.

4/8

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

University College Birmingham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London and University College Birmingham are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Brunel University of London is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; University College Birmingham on TEF, established, satisfaction, international.

Brunel University of London vs University College Birmingham at a glance

Brunel University of London and University College Birmingham both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £7,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 6 and University College Birmingham in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £30,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £20,000 from University College Birmingham. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University College Birmingham is higher in 8 and Brunel University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#69
Guardian UK
—
1966
Established
1957
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Brunel University of London

University College Birmingham

81.7%
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£25,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
47%

International

International student share

373
115

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
7

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%
VS

University College Birmingham

26 countries · 47% international

  • 🌐Nepal48.9%
  • 🇮🇳India24.7%
  • 🇨🇳China11.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%

Subjects

21 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

University College Birmingham

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Adult Nursing, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University College Birmingham

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
University College Birmingham
£13,500

University College Birmingham is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University College Birmingham
£17,000

University College Birmingham is about £7,800 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

University College Birmingham

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction87%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%SatisfactionNo data

  • Education Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction91%

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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University College Birmingham

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

Dean's Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

Early Action Scholarship

£4,500

Deadline: Jul 2026

Alumni Scholarship

25%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University College Birmingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £7,800 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 University College Birmingham?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Business Information Systems and 9 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University College Birmingham better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £21,000 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Brunel University of London and 86% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University College Birmingham lists 115 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 41 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Law, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 33 more.

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

University College Birmingham teaches 15 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Food Science, Health & Social Care, Food Production & Technology, Planning & Housing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology and 7 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University College Birmingham115 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses