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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Brunel University of London vs University of Oxford at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Oxford both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being History, General Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Brunel University of London is about £26,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Brunel University of London is about £13,630 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 12 and Brunel University of London in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £25,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 7 and Brunel University of London in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#4
#401
THE World
#1
#69
Guardian UK
#1
1966
Established
1096
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 Oxford

81.7%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
37.2%

International

International student share

373
642

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

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

40 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 Oxford

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Anthropology, Philosophy, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Statistics, Welsh Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Social Sciences (General), English Literature, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Information & Library Studies, Medicine, International Development.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

Brunel University of London is about £26,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Oxford
£38,430

Brunel University of London is about £13,630 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 Oxford

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction97%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    70%SatisfactionNo data

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    77%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    74%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Anthropology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Brunel University of London is about £26,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Brunel University of London is about £13,630 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: History, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Studies, Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and 28 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Brunel University of London and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

Brunel University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering and 14 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 39 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages, African & Middle Eastern Studies and 31 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses