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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

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Brunel University of London

scored higher in 0 categories

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Southampton

scored higher in 12 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 12 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Brunel University of London does not lead in any category where both have data.

Brunel University of London vs University of Southampton at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Southampton both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business & Management (General). Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Brunel University of London is about £8,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Brunel University of London is about £6,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 19 and Brunel University of London in 8, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £36,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Southampton is higher in 21 and Brunel University of London in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#111
#401
THE World
#129
#69
Guardian UK
#16
1966
Established
1862
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 Southampton

81.7%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
35.1%

International

International student share

373
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
52

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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Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

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 Southampton

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, History, Chemical Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biochemistry, Accounting, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Music, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Philosophy, Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, Education Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Human Geography & Environment, Children's Nursing, English Studies, Statistics, Adult Nursing, Anthropology, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Medicine, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, International Development, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Southampton

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 Southampton
£26,000

Brunel University of London is about £8,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Southampton
£31,200

Brunel University of London is about £6,400 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 Southampton

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    80%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    72%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction66%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    75%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£47,000
    74%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    70%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    77%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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 Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Brunel University of London is about £8,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Brunel University of London is about £6,400 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 Southampton?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics and 38 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Southampton better for General Engineering?

General Engineering graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £34,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Brunel University of London and 90% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

Brunel University of London teaches 12 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Linguistics, Combined & General Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Journalism, Social Work and 4 more.

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

University of Southampton teaches 41 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, Ancient Languages, Chemistry, Marine Engineering & Technology, Software Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy and 33 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses