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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

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

Nottingham

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Brunel University of London vs University of Nottingham at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Nottingham both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Brunel University of London is about £15,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Brunel University of London is about £6,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 20 and Brunel University of London in 4. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £23,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £32,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Nottingham is higher in 15 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
#97
#401
THE World
#145
#69
Guardian UK
#21
1966
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

81.7%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
21.1%

International

International student share

373
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
5

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

Nottingham

98 countries · 21.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China42.6%
  • 🇮🇳India9%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

50 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 Nottingham

Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, History, Human Geography & Environment, Biochemistry, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Linguistics, English Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Social Sciences (General), Music, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, International Development, Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Medicine, Social Work, Statistics, Welsh Studies, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Marketing.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Nottingham

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 Nottingham
£33,000

Brunel University of London is about £15,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Nottingham
£30,800

Brunel University of London is about £6,000 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 Nottingham

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    72%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    77%Satisfaction81%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    80%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    70%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    73%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Nottingham

Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

£11,000

Deadline: N/A

Molson Coors Award

50%

Deadline: N/A

The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

£750

Deadline: N/A

Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Brunel University of London is about £15,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Brunel University of London is about £6,000 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 Nottingham?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, General Engineering, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies and 38 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at Brunel University of London and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?

Brunel University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Anthropology, Children's Nursing, Combined & General Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism and 4 more.

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

University of Nottingham teaches 48 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Physics, Architecture, Biotechnology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Specialities, Public Health & Epidemiology, Chemistry and 40 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses