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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

2/12

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Brunel University of London is ahead on employment, international.

Brunel University of London vs University of Bristol at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Bristol both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Economics and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Brunel University of London is about £13,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Brunel University of London is about £3,660 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 21 and Brunel University of London in 3. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £40,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 16 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
#57
#401
THE World
#80
#69
Guardian UK
#13
1966
Established
1876
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Bristol

81.7%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
33.6%

International

International student share

373
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
54

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

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

Subjects

45 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 Bristol

Also taught at both: Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Philosophy, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Geography & Environment, Aerospace Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Computing & IT, Medicine, Social Work, Anthropology, Welsh Studies, Marketing, Statistics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Geography (General), Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300

Brunel University of London is about £13,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Bristol
£28,460

Brunel University of London is about £3,660 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 Bristol

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
    79%Satisfaction81%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    70%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£48,000
    74%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

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 Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Brunel University of London is about £13,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Brunel University of London is about £3,660 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 Bristol?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Mathematics, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, General Engineering, Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, Business Studies, Business & Management (General) and 33 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Bristol better for Mathematics?

Mathematics graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £34,500 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Brunel University of London and 87% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?

Brunel University of London teaches 17 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Children's Nursing and 9 more.

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

University of Bristol teaches 38 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Ancient Languages and 30 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses