Brunel University London is located in Uxbridge, north-west London, and is one of the UK’s most ambitious, forward-looking universities, with a strong focus on employability after graduation. Currently home to just under 13,000 students from over 100 countries, Brunel graduates currently benefit from the 13th highest starting salaries upon graduation in the UK.Almost all courses are available as a four year ‘sandwich’, with one year’s work placement before graduation, while over £400 million worth of investment has recently been completed to create an exciting state-of-the-art campus providing students with world class teaching, social and sport facilities.The campus is within walking distance of the London underground, just a short 20-minute ride into the city. An Airport Welcome Service at Heathrow will help students find Brunel at the start of the academic year.
Ranking
- 88th in the Times University Guide 2021
- 110th in the Guardian University Guide 2021
- 351st in the QS World University Rankings 2022
A recent survey placed Brunel graduates 13th in the UK for average starting salaries, with the figure of £22,000 being almost £3,000 above the national average. The University also excels in student satisfaction across the subjects of physiotherapy, politics and history.
Brunel University recently climbed to 33rd among UK universities for research power. 54% of research submitted to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework was classed as ‘world leading’, while Engineering and Design and Sports Sciences performed very well nationally.
Type: Public
Established: 1966 – gained University Status by Royal charter
1962 – Brunel College of Advanced Technology
1928 – Acton Technical College
1902 – Shoreditch College of Education
1878 – Maria Grey College
1798 – Borough Road College
Chancellor: Sir Richard Sykes
Vice-Chancellor: Julia Buckingham
Location: Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, England, United Kingdom
51°31′58″N 0°28′22″WCoordinates: 51°31′58″N 0°28′22″W
Campus: Suburban