Brunel University London (BUL)

About

Brunel University of London is a leading UK technology university known for its global research and innovative approach to education. It's located in West London on a single campus and boasts a diverse, international community of students and staff. The university is committed to research-led teaching and providing students with the skills they need to succeed in their future careers. 

Acronym	BUL
Motto / Slogan	To Bring Benefit to Society Through Excellence in Education, Research, and Knowledge Transfer
Colour	Blue, Gold
Mascot	Izzy the Dinosaur
Founded	1966
Undergraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes	219
Location	Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom
Address	Brunel University of London Kingston Lane Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 3PH

Objectives

Brunel University of London's main objective is to create knowledge, advance understanding, and equip graduates with the confidence to apply their learning for the benefit of society. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

• Engineering
• Design and Physical Sciences
• Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences
•  Brunel Business School, 

Reasons to Study at Brunel University London

1. Research

   Brunel's research is world-leading, with highly cited papers and a significant grant income. Programmes are developed in partnership with industry and they are committed to a culture of collaboration that truly meets the global challenges of the 21st century.

2. Their Students

   Brunel University attracts just under 80% of their students from London and the South East, including from some of the most deprived communities. These students do well with them, and Brunel is ranked in the Economist’s top ten for boosting graduate salaries. 

3. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

   Brunel is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to engage all university members in promoting a positive and fully inclusive work environment. They welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

   
    

4. The Campus

   Brunel is proud of their wonderful London campus, home to a thriving, connected community of students, staff, partners and alumni, embracing diversity and celebrating a culture of mutual respect.

Fees

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

They accept a whole range of English Language qualifications, and you can find the specific requirements for each course on the course page. For some countries they can accept an academic qualification as evidence of your English Language ability in place of an English Language test, you can check by selecting your country to see what qualifications and grades are accepted. 

 

Supporting Documents

• Passport: You’ll need to upload a copy of the photo page your current passport as part of the application process. Also, if you’ve had any UK Visas before, you should upload a copy of these with your application too.
• Academic qualifications 
• Work experience details
• English language certificate

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

They accept a whole range of English Language qualifications, and you can find the specific requirements for each course on the course page. For some countries they can accept an academic qualification as evidence of your English Language ability in place of an English Language test, you can check by selecting your country to see what qualifications and grades are accepted. 

 

Supporting Documents

• Passport: You’ll need to upload a copy of the photo page your current passport as part of the application process. Also, if you’ve had any UK Visas before, you should upload a copy of these with your application too.
• Academic qualifications 
• Work experience details
• English language certificate

How To Apply For Admission

FOR UNDEGRADUATE: Apply through UCAS or Apply through an international advisor, Please note they can only consider direct online applications through agents if you have not applied through UCAS and will not apply through UCAS. To find a Brunel University London registered agent in your country please check your specific country page.

FOR POSTGRADUATE: Find the course you would like to apply for using their Course Finder. On the right-hand side of the page, you’ll find the 'Apply' button if the course is currently open for applications.

 

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +44 (0)1895 265 599

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Gallery

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  Aerial View of Campus

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  Library

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  Graduation Ceremony

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  Laboratory

Brunel University London campus tour

Facilities

• Accommodation: When it comes to convenience, their on-campus halls of residence have got you covered. Located within a mere 10-minute stroll from their teaching, social, and sporting facilities, you'll find it incredibly easy to access all the aspects of university life. And if you happen to be in search of off-campus accommodation that's still close to the action, rest assured that Brunel Student Lettings is your reliable partner in finding the perfect place to call home during your time at Brunel.
• Library: The library provides a wide range of physical and electronic resources, including books, journals, and databases, along with study spaces and support services.
• Laboratory: Brunel has a range of scientific learning spaces – inside and outside the classroom or lab – where you'll get the opportunity to practise your skills.
• Research Center: Brunel University has an extensive range of research Centres, thriving departmental research Groups and excellent Networks and Labs all tackling the problems of our society and working collaboratively with our partners on innovative solutions.
• Hospital: Brunel has its own Medical Centre next to Saltash Hall of Residence.
• Sports: Their state-of-the-art sports facilities rank among the best university facilities in the UK and are used by some of the UK and world's top athletes, including Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. Their facilities are open to students, staff and members of the community welcoming everyone from any level to stay start succeed in sport.
• Gym: At the heart of Brunel Sport is Brunel Gym. If you’re looking to join an on campus gym, start taking group fitness classes, or whether you want a place to play racket sports, they have a membership option to suit you. Memberships are open to students, staff and members of the public. 
• ICT: Brunel has a dynamic computing environment, high-speed networking infrastructure and computers available for students to use at all times of day.
• Place of Worship: Located at the heart of the campus, this dedicated space will provide students and staff with a peaceful, accessible place to practise their faith and reflect, promoting unity and respect for all religious backgrounds.

 

 

 

Accreditations

• UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and the Engineering Council UK
• AMBA
• IMechE
• IEC

Vice Chancellor

Academic Staff

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  Dr Awele Achi

  Lecturer Dr Awele is a Lecturer in Strategy and Management within the Strategy and Entrepreneurship group at Brunel Business School. Before joining Brunel, he held academic positions at universities in UK and ... read more

  overseas including Coventry University, The Open University, UK and Lagos Business School, Nigeria. His research focus are in the areas of (social) innovation, entrepreneurship, and marketing strategy. Prior to entering academia, he worked in the industry in Nigeria, in the areas of marketing, non-profit and strategy consulting.

  
   

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  Dr Elena Abrusci

  Senior Lecturer Elena joined Brunel in 2021 as Lecturer in Law. Prior to that, she worked as a Policy Advisor on Digital Regulation at the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and as a Senior Re... read more

  search Officer at the University of Essex on the ESRC-funded 'The Human Rights, Big Data and Technology Project'. Elena has also extensively worked on modern slavery and human trafficking at the Rights Lab of the University of Nottingham and at Walk Free Foundation, contributing to the 2017, 2018 and 2019 editions of the Global Slavery Index.
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  Mr Steven Cohen

  Senior Lecturer Steve is a former award-winning regional newspaper editor who later set up his own successful public relations company. He teaches journalism and media law, and is responsible for liaising with the Na... read more

  tional Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ).

  
   

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  Dr Tahmina Zebin

  Senior Lecturer Dr. Tahmina Zebin is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science. Prior to this post, she was a Lecturer in the School of Computing Sciences at the University of East Anglia and has led an On-device and Exp... read more

  lainable AI Research Group.  She completed her PhD studies in 2017 from the University of Manchester. Following her PhD, Tahmina was employed as a postdoctoral research associate on the EPSRC funded project Wearable Clinic: Self, Help and Care at the University of Manchester and was a Research Fellow in Health Innovation Ecosystem at the University of Westminster. 
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  Dr Emily Baines

  Senior Lecturer Dr. Emily Baines is a professional recorder player, lecturer and musical director working throughout Europe also specialising in a wide variety of historical woodwinds. Emily performs regula... read more

  rly for many period instrument ensembles, contemporary groups, music festivals and theatres across Europe. She is a member and co-founder of Blondel (medieval and renaissance wind band), selected in 2016 as one of BBC Radio 3’s ‘Introducing’ acts and who have recently released their acclaimed third album ‘Of Arms and a Woman’ with First Hand Records. Her playing is regularly featured on Radio, TV and Film.

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Notable Alumni

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  Damson Idris Actor
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  Greg Davies Comedian
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  Archie Panjabi Actress
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  Prince Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg Duke of Luxembourg

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History

It became a university in June 1966, when Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a royal charter and became Brunel University. In 2014 the university formally adopted the name Brunel University London, and in 2024 became the University of London's 17th member, adopting the trading name Brunel University of London.