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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley · Guardian UK #115

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Brunel University of London

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

West of Scotland

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Brunel University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the West of Scotland is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Brunel University of London vs University of the West of Scotland at a glance

Brunel University of London and University of the West of Scotland both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being General Engineering, Business Studies and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of the West of Scotland offers 119 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £8,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 14 and University of the West of Scotland in 2. The widest gap is in Business Information Systems: £36,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £22,000 from University of the West of Scotland. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the West of Scotland is higher in 13 and Brunel University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#353
QS World
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#401
THE World
#601
#69
Guardian UK
#115
1966
Established
1897
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
—

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 the West of Scotland

81.7%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£31,134.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
81.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
30.3%

International

International student share

373
119

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

West of Scotland

33 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan36.2%
  • 🌐Nepal20.4%
  • 🇮🇳India19.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.3%

Subjects

29 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 the West of Scotland

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Social Work, Journalism, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Education Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Marketing.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of the West of Scotland

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 the West of Scotland
£15,500

University of the West of Scotland is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of the West of Scotland
£16,280

University of the West of Scotland is about £8,520 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 the West of Scotland

  • General Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    80%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    72%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    70%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    90%SatisfactionNo data

  • Business Information Systems

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    75%Satisfaction100%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 the West of Scotland

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FAQ

Brunel University of London vs University of the West of Scotland: common questions

Is Brunel University of London or University of the West of Scotland cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £15,500 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,280 at University of the West of Scotland: University of the West of Scotland is about £8,520 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 the West of Scotland?

Both universities teach 29 subject areas: General Engineering, Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Law, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Business Information Systems, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 17 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of the West of Scotland better for General Engineering?

General Engineering graduates earn a median £31,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £26,500 from University of the West of Scotland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at Brunel University of London and 92% at University of the West of Scotland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Brunel University of London or University of the West of Scotland offer more courses?

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of the West of Scotland lists 119 courses.

What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at University of the West of Scotland?

Brunel University of London teaches 33 subject areas that University of the West of Scotland does not, including Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Biochemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Drama & Theatre, History and 25 more.

What can you study at University of the West of Scotland but not at Brunel University of London?

University of the West of Scotland teaches 20 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Applied Computing, Chemistry, Applied Psychology, Physics, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 12 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the West of Scotland119 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses