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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

7/10

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

3/10

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment.

Brunel University of London vs University of Stirling at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Stirling both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 17 and University of Stirling in 2. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £30,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £23,500 from University of Stirling. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Brunel University of London is higher in 11 and University of Stirling in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
#560
#401
THE World
#501
#69
Guardian UK
#50
1966
Established
1967
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
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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 Stirling

81.7%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
18.4%

International

International student share

373
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

34 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), English Studies, Business Information Systems, Journalism, Environmental Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Education Studies, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Public Relations, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction73%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    74%Satisfaction68%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    96%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Stirling

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Brunel University of London and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Computer Science, Economics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History and 22 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Stirling better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Brunel University of London and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 28 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, Design & Fashion, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 20 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 26 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including French, Teacher Training, Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Ecology & Conservation, Humanities, Planning & Housing, Publishing and 18 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses