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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/11

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

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6/11

Huddersfield

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Brunel University of London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Brunel University of London vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Huddersfield both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business Studies. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £6,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 29 and University of Huddersfield in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £31,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £19,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Brunel University of London is higher in 17 and University of Huddersfield in 11.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#521
#401
THE World
#501
#69
Guardian UK
#51
1966
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Huddersfield

81.7%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
18.2%

International

International student share

373
413

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%
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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

46 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Biochemistry, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, History, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, English Literature, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Linguistics, Journalism, Statistics, Human Resource Management.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

About the same.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £6,100 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 Huddersfield

  • Education Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    72%Satisfaction75%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    74%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    70%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction67%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £6,100 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, General Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 34 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Huddersfield better for Education Studies?

Education Studies graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Brunel University of London and 93% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

Brunel University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Business Information Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Anthropology, Philosophy, Combined & General Studies, Geography (General), Welsh Studies and 8 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 30 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Chemistry, Nursing (General), Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Biology, Health & Social Care, Architecture, Forensic Science and 22 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses