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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Brunel University of London vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Bedfordshire both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Business Studies. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 20 and University of Bedfordshire in 2. The widest gap is in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: £33,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £19,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 20 and Brunel University of London in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1001
#69
Guardian UK
#99
1966
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

81.7%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
30.1%

International

International student share

373
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
0

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

Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

38 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Education Studies, Human Resource Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Computing & IT, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, Human Geography & Environment, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Adult Nursing, Philosophy, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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

University of Bedfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    82%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction73%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction71%

  • Accounting

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 Bedfordshire

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £500 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 26 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Brunel University of London and 86% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 24 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Drama & Theatre, History, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 16 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 21 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, English Language, Software Engineering, Pharmacology, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Sciences and 13 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses