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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

7/11

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Salford

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Salford is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment.

Brunel University of London vs University of Salford at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Salford both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £7,090 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 31 and University of Salford in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £37,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £23,500 from University of Salford. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 15 and Brunel University of London in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#69
Guardian UK
#82
1966
Established
1896
No
Russell Group
No
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 Salford

81.7%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
19.1%

International

International student share

373
305

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%
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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

46 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Business Information Systems, Finance & Actuarial Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Music, History, Journalism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Accounting, Creative Writing, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, English Literature, Public Relations, Welsh Studies, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

University of Salford is about £360 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Salford
£17,710

University of Salford is about £7,090 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 Salford

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction74%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction99%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    72%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction76%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    70%Satisfaction81%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction91%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,040 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £360 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,710 at University of Salford: University of Salford is about £7,090 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and 34 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Salford better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £21,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Brunel University of London and 74% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Salford lists 305 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 16 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including General Engineering, Economics, Computing & IT, Chemical Engineering, English Studies, Anthropology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Linguistics and 8 more.

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

University of Salford teaches 26 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Applied Psychology, Chemistry and 18 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses