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Brunel University of London

London, United Kingdom · Public · Est. 1966

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1966

Type

Public

Location

London, United Kingdom

QS World University Rankings 2027

353 in the world (37th in the UK)

About the university

Brunel University of London received its Royal Charter in 1966. It has a single, self-contained campus in Uxbridge, west London, where students live and study in one place.

Brunel is known for engineering, computer science, business and health courses with a practical, industry-linked focus. Many master's courses offer an optional placement route of up to two years or more. It climbed 32 places to 353rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

For Indian students, the draw is a London university with a campus feel. Most master's courses cost £25,535 a year for 2027/28, there are January and September starts, and self-funded international students can receive an automatic £4,000 or £6,000 fee reduction depending on their degree class. Campus accommodation is guaranteed for international students who apply by the deadline.

The campus is in Uxbridge, a town in the London Borough of Hillingdon on the western edge of London, with Underground links into central London. It suits students who want London access with a quieter, campus-based student life.

Founded
Royal Charter awarded in 1966
Type
Public university on a single campus in Uxbridge, west London
Total students
Over 14,000 students from 150 countries (Brunel); 13,770 in THE World University Rankings 2027 data
International students
53% of students (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Student–staff ratio
14 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
Intakes
September and January for most master's courses; September for bachelor's degrees

Rankings

  • QS World University Rankings 2027

    353 in the world (37th in the UK)

  • THE World University Rankings 2027

    401–450 in the world

  • Complete University Guide (UK) 2027

    48th of 130 UK universities

Popular courses with Indian students

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Fees for international students

Course fees
CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
Data Science and Analytics MSc1 year (placement routes of up to 27 months available)£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh
Artificial Intelligence MSc1 year (placement routes available)£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh
Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing MSc1 year (placement routes available)£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh
Management MSc1 year (placement routes available)£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh
Engineering Management MSc1 year£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh
Project Management MSc1 year (placement routes available)£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh
International Business MSc1 year (placement routes available)£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh
Banking and Finance MSc1 year (placement routes available)£25,535≈ ₹31.2 lakh

Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Scholarships

  • Full-time taught master's and MRes

    Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award

    Value: £6,000 off tuition (for one year, or both years of a two-year full-time course)

    Eligibility: Self-funded international students with a UK 2:1 or equivalent who pay the £5,000 deposit by the deadline. No application needed. Published for September 2026 and January 2027 entry.

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  • Full-time taught master's and MRes

    Postgraduate International Bursary

    Value: £4,000 off tuition

    Eligibility: Self-funded international students with a UK 2:2 or equivalent who pay the £5,000 deposit by the deadline. Assessed automatically. January 2027 applicants must meet all conditions by 30 November 2026.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • Postgraduate

    GREAT Scholarships 2027 – India

    Value: £12,000 towards tuition fees

    Eligibility: Indian students applying for a postgraduate course. Applications for 2027 had not opened in October 2026.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)
  • All levels

    Early Payment Discount

    Value: 2% off the net course fee

    Eligibility: Self-funded students who pay the full fee at or before registration. No application needed.

    Official page (opens in a new tab)

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

  • Course pages list A-level offers (for example ABB for Computer Science BSc) and an international entry selector for Class 12 equivalents.
  • Undergraduate applications must go through UCAS. Brunel recommends that students in India use one of its approved agents, but this is not compulsory for undergraduates.
  • Foundation programmes are available through Brunel Pathway College for students who need them.

Postgraduate

  • Most master's courses ask for a UK 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. Data and computing courses often want a scientific, engineering or numerate subject.
  • If you live in India and need a Student visa, Brunel asks you to apply for postgraduate taught courses through one of its approved education agents. The service is free.
  • A 2:1 or equivalent qualifies you for the £6,000 Vice-Chancellor's award; a 2:2 for the £4,000 bursary (both need the £5,000 deposit paid on time).

Documents

  • Valid passport
  • Degree certificate and transcripts (or Class 10 and 12 mark sheets for bachelor's)
  • IELTS for UKVI or another accepted SELT if you need one for your visa
  • Personal statement
  • References
  • Proof of the £5,000 tuition deposit for postgraduate scholarships

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English language requirements

English requirements
Test or routeTypical requirement
IELTS6.5 with 6.0 in all areas for most business, data and computing master's courses; 6.0 with 5.5 in all areas for most engineering master's courses. If you need a Student visa, Brunel asks for IELTS for UKVI or a Trinity SELT from an approved centre.
PTE Academic59 with 59 in all subscores on the course pages checked.
TOEFLListed on course pages on the new scale (for example 4.5 overall for MSc Data Science and Analytics).
Class 12 EnglishCBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra Board and West Bengal Board: 70% in English counts as IELTS 6.0–6.5 and 80% as IELTS 7.0–7.5. Ask Brunel about other boards.
Pre-sessional EnglishThe Brunel Language Centre runs pre-sessional courses and its own BrunELT test.

Accommodation and living costs

International fee-paying students are guaranteed campus accommodation for the length of their studies if they apply by the deadline (31 August for September 2026 starters). All rooms are on the Uxbridge campus. Postgraduate contracts run for about 51 weeks (20 September 2026 to 13 September 2027). A £350 advance payment (£450 for studios) secures a room. Prices below are 2026/27 weekly rents.

Accommodation and living costs
ItemIn GBPApprox. in rupees
Postgraduate Band 1 en suite room (Fleming, Galbraith)£185per week≈ ₹22,614
Postgraduate Band 2 en suite room (Bishop and Isambard complexes)£209per week≈ ₹25,492
Larger rooms and two-bedroom apartments£268–282per week≈ ₹32,700 – ₹34,365
Studio flat£368–382per week≈ ₹44,912 – ₹46,577
Accommodation advance payment£350 for rooms, £450 for studios£350–450one-off≈ ₹42,700 – ₹54,900

Campus and location

Brunel's single campus in Uxbridge puts teaching buildings, labs, halls, the library and sports facilities on one site in leafy west London.

  • All campus halls are on site, so most students walk to lectures.
  • Uxbridge has London Underground links into central London.
  • Engineering facilities support courses such as automotive and motorsport engineering.
  • The Brunel Language Centre is accredited by the British Council.
  • Brunel Pathway College offers foundation and pre-master's routes on campus.

Careers and graduate outcomes

Brunel builds placements into many courses, including optional placement routes on most master's degrees on this page. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa; see our UK guide for the current rules.

Graduate outcomes
WhatFigureSource
QS World University Rankings 2027 position353rd in the world, up 32 placesBrunel news release on the QS World University Rankings 2027
International students as a share of all students53%THE World University Rankings 2027

Studying in the UK

Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the UK. Our country guide covers them in detail:

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FAQs

How much is a master's at Brunel?

Most master's courses on this page cost £25,535 a year for international students in 2027/28. Global Healthcare Management and Public Health are £22,985. Automatic awards of £4,000 (2:2) or £6,000 (2:1) can reduce this for self-funded students.

Can I start in January?

Yes. Most business, data, computing and engineering master's courses on this page start in January and September.

Do I have to use an agent?

Brunel's India page says applicants domiciled in India who need a Student visa must apply for postgraduate taught courses through one of its approved agents. The service is free.

Can I use my Class 12 English marks?

Brunel's India page accepts 70% in Class 12 English from CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra or West Bengal boards as equal to IELTS 6.0–6.5. Other boards should check with Brunel.

Is accommodation guaranteed?

Yes, for international fee-paying students who apply by the deadline. Postgraduate en suite rooms cost from £185.36 a week in 2026/27.

Sources

  1. Brunel: Data Science and Analytics MSc (2027/28 fees) (opens in a new tab)
  2. Brunel: Management MSc (opens in a new tab)
  3. Brunel: Computer Science BSc (opens in a new tab)
  4. Brunel: India country page (opens in a new tab)
  5. Brunel: international fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
  6. Brunel: Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award (opens in a new tab)
  7. Brunel: Postgraduate International Bursary (opens in a new tab)
  8. Brunel: rents and contracts (opens in a new tab)
  9. Brunel: accommodation for international students (opens in a new tab)
  10. Brunel: QS World University Rankings 2027 news (opens in a new tab)
  11. THE World University Rankings 2027: Brunel University of London (opens in a new tab)
  12. Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)

Official website: www.brunel.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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