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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge · QS World #353

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

Brunel University of London and University of West London both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Music, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £7,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 19 and University of West London in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Business Information Systems: £36,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 16 and Brunel University of London in 8, with 1 about level.

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
#1201
#69
Guardian UK
#108
1966
Established
1860
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 West London

81.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£35,800
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.3%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
27.1%

International

International student share

373
338

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 London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

40 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 West London

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Business Information Systems, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Education Studies, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Childhood & Youth Studies, Information & Library Studies, Journalism, Medicine, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Social Sciences (General), Social Work.

Only at Brunel University of London

Only at University of West London

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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Brunel University of London
£24,800
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £7,550 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 West London

  • Music

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    70%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    72%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    74%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 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 West London

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FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at Brunel University of London and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £7,550 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 West London?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Music, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Drama & Theatre and 28 more.

Is Brunel University of London or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Brunel University of London and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

Brunel University of London teaches 22 subject areas that University of West London does not, including General Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, History, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering, English Studies and 14 more.

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

University of West London teaches 28 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Information Systems & Data Science, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Software Engineering and 20 more.

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Brunel University of London373 courses · 22 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses