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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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.

6/11

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Plymouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Brunel University of London vs University of Plymouth at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Plymouth both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Law. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Brunel University of London is about £1,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £5,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 30 and University of Plymouth in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £28,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Plymouth is higher in 21 and Brunel University of London in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#691
#401
THE World
#501
#69
Guardian UK
#56
1966
Established
1862
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 Plymouth

81.7%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
11.9%

International

International student share

373
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
10

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

Plymouth

71 countries · 11.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.2%
  • 🇮🇳India11%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

Subjects

48 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 Plymouth

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, History, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Drama & Theatre, Building & Construction, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Statistics, Anthropology, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Music, Geography (General), Marketing, Medical Imaging, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Human Resource Management, Medicine, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Plymouth

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 Plymouth
£19,200

Brunel University of London is about £1,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Plymouth
£19,500

University of Plymouth is about £5,300 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 Plymouth

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    72%Satisfaction91%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    70%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction72%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 Plymouth

GREAT Scholarships

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Tamar Engineering Project

£4,500

Deadline: Jun 2026

International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Plymouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: Brunel University of London is about £1,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University of Plymouth is about £5,300 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 Plymouth?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Law, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Computer Science and 36 more.

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

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £32,000 from University of Plymouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at Brunel University of London and 91% at University of Plymouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Plymouth lists 310 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 14 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Biochemistry, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Aerospace Engineering, Linguistics, Philosophy, Combined & General Studies and 6 more.

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

University of Plymouth teaches 30 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate, Dentistry, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marine Engineering & Technology and 22 more.

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