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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

3/12

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Brunel University of London is ahead on international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Brunel University of London vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Liverpool both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology and Music. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Brunel University of London is about £14,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Brunel University of London is about £5,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 18 and University of Liverpool in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Politics & International Relations: £29,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £23,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 18 and Brunel University of London in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#139
#401
THE World
#143
#69
Guardian UK
#28
1966
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

81.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
24.1%

International

International student share

373
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
2

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

Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

Subjects

42 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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Business Information Systems, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), English Literature, Accounting, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Medicine, Childhood & Youth Studies, Geography (General), Medical Imaging, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, Information & Library Studies.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

Brunel University of London is about £14,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Brunel University of London is about £5,200 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 Liverpool

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    96%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    74%Satisfaction77%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction86%

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 Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Brunel University of London is about £14,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Brunel University of London is about £5,200 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Law, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and 30 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Liverpool better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £29,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £23,500 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Brunel University of London and 87% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?

Brunel University of London teaches 20 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Anthropology, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Children's Nursing and 12 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 52 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Archaeology, Asian Languages & Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian, German & Scandinavian Studies, Physics, Spanish & Portuguese and 44 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses