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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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.

5/10

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Sunderland

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London and University of Sunderland are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Brunel University of London is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; University of Sunderland on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international.

Brunel University of London vs University of Sunderland at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of Sunderland both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business Studies. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £7,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 27 and University of Sunderland in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £31,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £18,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sunderland is higher in 23 and Brunel University of London in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
—
#401
THE World
#1501
#69
Guardian UK
#86
1966
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

81.7%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
36.5%

International

International student share

373
193

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%
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Sunderland

56 countries · 36.5% international

  • 🌐Nepal29.5%
  • 🇮🇳India17.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

Subjects

38 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 Sunderland

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Marketing, Music, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Medicine, Public Relations, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of Sunderland

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 Sunderland
£17,500

About the same.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of Sunderland
£17,000

University of Sunderland is about £7,800 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 Sunderland

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    70%Satisfaction95%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction76%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    74%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Biochemistry

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    79%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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 Sunderland

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,500 at University of Sunderland, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,000 at University of Sunderland: University of Sunderland is about £7,800 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 Sunderland?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, General Engineering, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry and 26 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of Sunderland better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £19,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Brunel University of London and 95% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of Sunderland lists 193 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 24 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Politics & International Relations, Civil Engineering, Business Information Systems, Computing & IT, Drama & Theatre, History, Aerospace Engineering, Human Geography & Environment and 16 more.

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

University of Sunderland teaches 18 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemistry, Fine Art, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Performing Arts (General), Software Engineering and 10 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses