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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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

Cumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Brunel University of London vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Cumbria both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £7,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 14 and University of Cumbria in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £25,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 7 and Brunel University of London in 6.

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
—
#69
Guardian UK
#101
1966
Established
2007
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 of Cumbria

81.7%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
2.6%

International

International student share

373
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
1

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

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

24 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Medical Imaging, Social Work, Welsh Studies.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

University of Cumbria is about £1,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Cumbria
£16,900

University of Cumbria is about £7,900 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 Cumbria

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    70%Satisfaction95%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction70%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    70%Satisfaction77%

  • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    62%Satisfaction94%

  • Adult Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction74%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £1,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University of Cumbria is about £7,900 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering and 12 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Cumbria 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 of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Brunel University of London and 89% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 38 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry and 30 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 16 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Health & Social Care and 8 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses