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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Portsmouth leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses). Brunel University of London is ahead on ranking, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

Brunel University of London vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Portsmouth both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Brunel University of London is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 26 and University of Portsmouth in 4, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 23 and Brunel University of London in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#662
#401
THE World
#401
#69
Guardian UK
#55
1966
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

81.7%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
24.5%

International

International student share

373
446

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Education Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Mechanical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Business Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Music, Journalism, Linguistics, English Literature, Human Geography & Environment, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Chemical Engineering, International Development, Mental Health Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Combined & General Studies, Environmental Sciences, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Medical Imaging.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

Brunel University of London is about £500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

University of Portsmouth is about £6,200 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 Portsmouth

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    72%Satisfaction84%

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    70%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Brunel University of London is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £6,200 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Business Studies, Law, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Economics and 38 more.

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

Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at Brunel University of London and 84% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

Brunel University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Aerospace Engineering, English Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Geography (General), Statistics and 4 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 34 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Teacher Training, Architecture, Ancient Languages, English Language, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing and 26 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses