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Brunel University London

📍 London, UK · QS World Rank #351 · #25 nationally · brunel.ac.uk
58%
Acceptance rate
~$21k
Tuition / yr
6.5
IELTS required
44%
Intl students
1966
Founded
#351
QS World rank

Strong STEM reputation; modern West London campus; strong postgraduate support. This guide covers Brunel University London's courses, fees, English & academic requirements, scholarships, the step-by-step admission process, student-visa and post-study-work rules, and tips to get in — everything in one place.

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📚 Courses & programs at Brunel University London

Brunel University London is best known for Engineering, Technology, Research, London location. Popular programs for international students include:

Class profile: Engineers, tech professionals, research-oriented.

✅ Entry requirements

IELTS (Academic)6.5
TOEFL iBT88
PTE Academic62
Duolingo English Test110
GRENot required
GMAT (MBA)Preferred for MBA
Min GPA / grade2:1 (Upper Second)
Work experiencePreferred for some programs
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💰 Fees & cost of studying

Tuition (international)~£16.5k/yr
Application fee£0
Living costs (est.)£12,000–15,000/yr (£13,347 for visa)
ScholarshipsBrunel Excellence Scholarship (up to £10k/yr)

Plan your budget for tuition + living + health insurance + the visa fee. Compare funding with the free scholarship finder.

📝 Step-by-step admission process

  1. Pick one-year master's programs
  2. Meet IELTS (6.5–7.5) & 2:1/First equivalent
  3. Write personal statement + 1–2 references
  4. Apply directly on university portal (rolling)
  5. Receive offer (conditional/unconditional)
  6. Pay deposit → CAS → Student visa

📄 Documents checklist

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🎯 Tips & tricks to get admission

📅 Intakes & deadlines

IntakesSeptember, January
Typical deadlineRolling
Acceptance rate58% (moderately selective)

All figures are indicative and change year to year — always confirm on the official site (brunel.ac.uk) before applying.

How Brunel University London compares in UK

The figures on this page mean little on their own. Set against the 31 other UK universities in our dataset, they say something more useful about where an application to Brunel University London is likely to be won or lost.

Programme areas: MSc Engineering · MSc Business Management · MSc Computing and Information Systems. Entry requirements are set per programme, not per university, so the figures above are the institutional baseline — a competitive department inside an accessible university can run far tighter than the headline rate suggests.

Practical order of work for Brunel University London: clear the English requirement first, because it gates everything and is the only part of the application you fully control; then confirm which of the September and January intakes you are targeting, since the typical deadline is Rolling and funding decisions usually close before admission decisions; then build the application around one specific programme rather than the institution. Budget the application fee of £0 per programme, and living costs of £12,000–15,000/yr (£13,347 for visa) on top of tuition of ~£16.5k/yr.

Figures here are indicative and compiled for comparison. Acceptance rates in particular are institution-level estimates and move year to year — confirm anything you are deciding on against the university's official pages.

Frequently asked questions

What IELTS score do I need for Brunel University London?
Brunel University London typically requires IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL 88, PTE 62). GRE: Not required.
How much does Brunel University London cost?
International tuition is approximately ~£16.5k/yr, plus living costs of £12,000–15,000/yr (£13,347 for visa). Application fee: £0.
What is the acceptance rate at Brunel University London?
Brunel University London has an indicative acceptance rate of about 58% (Engineers, tech professionals, research-oriented).
What are the intakes and deadlines at Brunel University London?
Intakes: September, January. Typical deadline: Rolling.
Is Brunel University London hard to get into?
Brunel University London is moderately selective, with an indicative acceptance rate of about 58%. A complete application that clearly meets the requirements has a strong chance.
Does Brunel University London require GRE or GMAT?
GRE: Not required. GMAT (for MBA): Preferred for MBA. Always confirm the exact policy for your specific program on the official site.
Can I work after studying at Brunel University London?
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD) (UK). You can typically also work part-time while studying: 20 hrs/week during term.
What documents do I need to apply to Brunel University London?
Typically: Academic transcripts, Personal Statement, 1–2 References, CV, IELTS UKVI, Passport, Financial proof (CAS), Degree certificate. Check program-specific requirements before applying.

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