Overview
Brunel University London is a public research university located in Uxbridge, West London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1966 and named after the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
It is organised into three colleges and three major research institutes, a structure adopted in August 2014 which also changed the university’s name to Brunel University London. Brunel has over 12,900 students and 2,500 staff, and had a total income of £200.7 million in 2014/15, of which 25% came from grants and research contracts.
Brunel College of Technology separated from Acton Technical College in 1957, and focused on the education of engineers. Brunel College of Technology was awarded the status of College of Advanced Technology in 1960 and became Brunel College of Advanced Technology in 2018. In June 1966 Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a royal charter and became Brunel University London. It is often described as a British plate glass university.
Brunel is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association, and Universities UK.
50 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver rating
Type
University Public
Year Founded
1966
Size
Medium
13,130 Students
13,130 Students
Location
Uxbridge, London
England
Website
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/
Learning
3,4 years
Course Durations Available
TEF Rating
TEF Silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Engineering
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
Accepts UCAS
For International Students
6.0
Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement:
Required
TOEFL (iBT), Cambridge ESOL, PTE
Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
15
Deadline of application via UCAS for majority of undergraduate courses
Cost and Scholarships
£ 15,750
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Merit-based
Need-based
Departmental
Sports
External
Scholarships
Undergraduate Academic Excellence scholarship
| Total Worth | £6,000 each year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | The scholarship will be awarded to those applicants who meet all the following eligibility criteria: Must hold an offer of a place on a full time Undergraduate course (including placement routes). This includes offers made through UCAS Clearing and Adjustment. ; Offer must be for level 1 (year 1) or level 0 (foundation year) of the course. Foundation students will be considered eligible, but if awarded, scholarship payments will not begin until the student progresses to level 1 (year 1). This means no payments will be made during level 0 (foundation year). ; Must commence the course in the upcoming academic year (applicants for deferred entry will be considered for a scholarship in the year they start their course and not in the year of their course application). ; Must be classed as Home, European or Home Channel Islands/Isle of Man for fees purposes. Applicants who are unsure of their fee status should note Brunel uses the information you have provided in your application form to assess your fee status against regulations set by the UK government. For information on these regulations please visit the independent organisation UKCISA’s website (https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/). ; Must submit a completed scholarship application by 11.59 pm on 27 February 2019. ; Must achieve one of the following qualifications/grades*: 3 A-Levels with grades AAA or above BTEC Extended Diploma or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma with grades D*D*D* International Baccalaureate Diploma with 34 points or above 3 Scottish Advanced Highers with grades AAA or above Higher Irish Leaving Certificate from 5 subjects with grades H2, H2, H2, H2, H3 (or AAAAB from the pre-2017 grading system) or above. Equivalent of A-Level grades AAA from a recognised EU qualification, see appendix 1 of these terms and conditions for details. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | February 27 |
College of Engineering, Design & Physical Sciences (CEDPS) Academic Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | £2,000 each year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Scholarships will be awarded to all those applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria: Must hold an offer of a place on a full time ndergraduate course within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences (including placement routes and undergraduate integrated asters programmes but excluding Integrated Foundation courses, Flood and Coastal Engineering programmes), a list of eligible courses can be found below. ; This includes offers made through UCAS Clearing and Adjustment. Clearing applicants must ensure that they inform the Student Loans Company (SLC) at the earliest opportunity that they are attending Brunel University London. The SLC must notify Brunel University London by 1st September 2019. Failure to do this will result in the applicant not being considered for the award. ; Offer must be for level 1 (year 1) of the course. '; Offer must be ‘Unconditional Firm’ (UF) by the date the Scholarship Allocation Panel make their awards (i.e. applicant must have met all offer conditions and firmly accepted the place). ; Must commence the course in the upcoming academic year (applicants for deferred entry will be considered for a scholarship in the year they start their course and not in the year of their course application). ; Must achieve one of the following qualifications and grades*: 3 A Levels with grades AAB or above International Baccalaureate Diploma with 33 points or above BTEC Extended Diploma with grades D*D*D or above 3 Scottish Advanced Highers with grades AAB or above Higher Irish Leaving Certificate from 5 subjects with grades H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 (or AAABB from the pre-2017 grading system) or above |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
International Excellence Scholarship
| Total Worth | £6,000 each year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Must be classed as Overseas for fees purposes and be self-funded (not sponsored). ; Must have an offer to study on a full time undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2019 or January 2020.Must complete the relevant Scholarship application by the stated deadline.All applicants must meet all conditions of their offer by the time they are due to register at Brunel. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | April 30, July 31 |