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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

7/11

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Lancashire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Lancashire is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

Brunel University of London vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Lancashire both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £5,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 28 and University of Lancashire in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £24,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 20 and Brunel University of London in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#1001
#69
Guardian UK
#76
1966
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

81.7%
86.8%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
20.5%

International

International student share

373
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
15

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

Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

44 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Medicine, Music, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, Accounting, Business Information Systems, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Film Production & Cinematography, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Creative Writing, English Studies, Journalism, Anthropology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Children's Nursing, English Literature.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

About the same.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Lancashire
£19,250

University of Lancashire is about £5,550 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 Lancashire

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    72%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    74%Satisfaction71%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    73%Satisfaction79%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

See details

Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,330 at University of Lancashire, 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 £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £5,550 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, General Engineering, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 32 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £21,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Brunel University of London and 87% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lancashire lists 363 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 18 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Philosophy and 10 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 38 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Management, Asian Languages & Studies, Safety & Mining Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Forensic Science and 30 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses