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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Brunel University of London is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Brunel University of London vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Aberdeen both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Politics & International Relations. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Brunel University of London is about £3,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 12 and University of Aberdeen in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £25,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Aberdeen is higher in 15 and Brunel University of London in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#288
#401
THE World
#201
#69
Guardian UK
#22
1966
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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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 of Aberdeen

81.7%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
18.8%

International

International student share

373
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
3

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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Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

Subjects

40 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 of Aberdeen

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computing & IT, Music, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Medicine, Building & Construction, Combined & General Studies, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Public Relations.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Aberdeen

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 of Aberdeen
£20,800

Brunel University of London is about £3,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Aberdeen
£23,000

University of Aberdeen is about £1,800 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 of Aberdeen

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    70%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • English Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    72%Satisfaction75%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Anthropology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
    74%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

Is Brunel University of London or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Brunel University of London is about £3,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University of Aberdeen is about £1,800 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 of Aberdeen?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, English Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Anthropology, Computer Science and 28 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Aberdeen better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £26,500 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Brunel University of London and 92% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Brunel University of London or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Brunel University of London lists 373 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Business Information Systems, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 14 more.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 40 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Management, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Celtic Studies, Ancient Languages, Teacher Training, Physics, Scottish Gaelic and 32 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses