Brunel University London, founded in 1966, is the largest campus-based university in London. Home to 14,000 students from over 110 countries worldwide, Brunel offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 
 

Apply your mind

Ranked within the top 3rd of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2019) your studies are supported by some of the best equipment and facilities around that mirror the world of work, including digital green screens and a flight simulator. You will learn to apply your mind to real-world problems in real-life situations. 
 

Get ready for work

Brunel has a long tradition of producing graduates who are ready for work. Learn how to write a winning CV and practice interview techniques by taking full advantage of our Professional Development Centre. Our graduates are among the most employable in the UK and they earn good salaries. The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016 ranks us as one of the country’s top 25 universities for graduate starting salaries. Many of our alumni are now working in top companies around the world including Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC, EY, Sky and Google.
 

Life on our London Campus 

Located in West London, the campus is beautifully maintained, set within leafy surroundings, and with great travel links too - just 20 minutes from Heathrow airport and 40 minutes from central London. The town of Uxbridge itself has major shopping complexes, boast a wide range of shops, cafes and a nine-screen multiplex cinema.

With everything within a 10-minute walk, the campus provides all you need in one place. You’ll find all the essentials including shops, medical centre, bank and pharmacy. Our regular market offers street food, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and homemade cakes. You’re never far from a place to sit down and catch up with friends, with plenty of cafes on-site, including Costa and Starbucks.  

The Union of Brunel students are dedicated to providing you with round-the-clock entertainment on campus and offers you over 150 clubs and societies to join. In addition, there are plenty of campus events for you to enjoy throughout the year including film nights, fireworks and the Neon 5K run. 
 

Accommodation

We guarantee on-campus accommodation for the duration of studies for all our International students. We offer a range of rooms to suit different budgets, including en suite and standard self-catering facilities, specially adapted rooms for disabled students and studios for couples. 

If you are interested in studying at Brunel University, contact one of our Across the Pond Advisors today!

Student population: about 14,000

Number of international students: around 2,900

City population: London - 8.9 million

Location: Uxbridge, West London (approx. 40 mins from Central London)

Closest airports: Heathrow Airport (20 minutes by car from Brunel)

Date of establishment: 1966-2016 sees Brunel celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a year of parties, exhibitions, events and lectures

Areas of expertise:  Engineering and Design, Business, Arts, Social Sciences, Health Sciences

Notable alumni:

  • Carl Barât (Drama, 1996)
  • Jo Brand (Social Sciences, 1982)
  • Archie Panjabi (Business Management Studies, 1996)
  • Guillaume Bayens, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg (MBA, 1996)
  • Tony Adams, MBE (Sports Sciences, 2006)   
  • Mike Coughlan (Mechanical Engineering, 1981)

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The university offers scholarships to which all international students can apply. Contact your advisor for more information. If you do not yet have a personal student advisor, please get in touch with an Across the Pond Advisor or use the form on this page to request one.

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