Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
Brunel is one of the few London universities with a proper single campus. Everything is on one site in Uxbridge, at the far western end of London: halls, lectures, the Students' Union and sports facilities. All new students who meet the conditions are guaranteed a room on campus, which is rare in London.
The flip side is location. Uxbridge is a suburban town, and central London is a long tube ride away. Campus rooms cost about £180–£268 a week for 2026/27, so it's still London pricing. If you want a campus community with London within reach, it's a strong option.
Known for
Brunel University London is 100th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 41.6, below the UK median of 48.5. Our rankings are built around the student experience, combining employability, freshers experience, happiness, nightlife, sustainability, inclusion, innovation and societies. That means big research names don’t automatically top the table. See how we score universities.
Marker shows the UK median across all ranked universities.
| Rank | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 98 | University of Northampton | 41.8 |
| 99 | City St George's, University of London | 41.7 |
| 100 | Brunel University London | 41.6 |
| 101 | Imperial College London | 41.2 |
| 102 | University of Bradford | 41.1 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
18th of 124 · Inclusion Score 74
56th of 124 · Nightlife Score 51.3
79th of 124 · Sustainability Score 46.1
79th of 124 · Value Score 41.4
86th of 124 · Social Score 43.9
89th of 124 · Employability Score 25.5
91st of 124 · Innovation Score 48.5
91st of 124 · Safety Score 31.5
93rd of 122 · Careers Score 24.6
99th of 124 · Affordability Score 43.8
103rd of 124 · Balance Score 35.1
104th of 124 · Wellbeing Score 35
108th of 124 · Freshers Score 40.6
108th of 124 · Societies Score 38
109th of 123 · Happiness Score 29.7
Uxbridge as a student city
Ranked 62nd of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 44.5.
Brunel University London appears in 38 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 10th | of 30 | 79 |
| Criminology | 37th | of 94 | 148 |
| Software Engineering | 25th | of 58 | 114 |
| Physiotherapy | 22nd | of 49 | 97 |
| International Relations | 34th | of 71 | 108 |
| Anthropology | 12th | of 24 | 64 |
| Civil Engineering | 29th | of 58 | 97 |
| Politics | 39th | of 78 | 114 |
| Business and Management | 57th | of 114 | 140 |
| Marketing | 45th | of 88 | 119 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | 39th | of 76 | 108 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 34th | of 66 | 84 |
| Music | 29th | of 56 | 95 |
| Computer Science | 53rd | of 102 | 136 |
| Sociology | 45th | of 86 | 129 |
| Sports Science | 41st | of 78 | 112 |
| Psychology | 57th | of 108 | 125 |
| Biochemistry | 32nd | of 60 | 99 |
| Teaching | 43rd | of 79 | 114 |
| Biomedical Science | 52nd | of 93 | 102 |
| Data Science | 28th | of 50 | 71 |
| Human Resource Management | 33rd | of 58 | 92 |
| Media and Communication | 45th | of 79 | 114 |
| Journalism | 34th | of 59 | 88 |
| Product Design | 25th | of 43 | 75 |
| Electrical Engineering | 39th | of 67 | 96 |
| Nursing | 50th | of 85 | 109 |
| Engineering (General) | 18th | of 30 | 54 |
| Drama, Theatre and Performance | 38th | of 60 | 78 |
| Law | 64th | of 97 | 96 |
| Aerospace Engineering 2026 table | 20th | of 30 | 55 |
| Creative Writing | 23rd | of 34 | 61 |
| Economics | 58th | of 85 | 82 |
| Mathematics | 42nd | of 61 | 79 |
| Film Production | 61st | of 87 | 95 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 57th | of 77 | 90 |
| Art and Design | 11th | of 13 | 38 |
| Occupational Therapy | 35th | of 40 | 47 |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
The Union of Brunel Students runs clubs, societies, bars and events on campus, and student media includes The Brunel Times. Because everything is on one site, most social life happens on campus, with sports facilities, societies and Formula Student engineering teams all close by. Uxbridge town centre has shops, restaurants and a cinema, and central London is reachable by tube for bigger nights out.
University halls cost £179.97–£268.06 per week ('from' prices for 2026/27 on-campus halls; first-year undergraduate halls £179.97–£227.15) (2026/27 prices).
First-year accommodation guarantee
Brunel says all new students are guaranteed accommodation on campus if they meet the application conditions. New students who have applied, met their offer conditions, confirmed their place and submitted an application by Monday 31 August 2026 will be offered a room on campus. Later applicants can join a waiting list. Preferences can't be guaranteed. Students awaiting A-level results should expect an offer shortly after results day.
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hall | Uxbridge campus | en-suite and studio/flat | £179.97/wk | The cheapest hall, with 361 rooms for first-year and returning undergraduates. |
| Fleming Hall | Uxbridge campus | en-suite and studio/flat | £185.36/wk | 381 rooms for first-year undergraduates and postgraduates. |
| Lacy Hall (Bishop Complex) | Uxbridge campus | en-suite | £208.95/wk | 191 en-suite rooms for first-year undergraduates. |
| St Margarets Hall (Bishop Complex) | Uxbridge campus | en-suite and apartment | £208.95/wk | 194 rooms for first-year undergraduates. |
| Bishop Hall (Bishop Complex) | Uxbridge campus | en-suite and apartment | £208.95/wk | 131 rooms for first-year undergraduates. |
| Faraday Hall | Uxbridge campus | en-suite and studio/flat (small double beds) | £227.15/wk | 280 rooms with small double beds, for first-year and returning undergraduates. |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
The town next to campus, with shops, restaurants and the tube. Convenient but popular.
A quieter, residential area near campus with family homes split into student lets.
South of campus, often cheaper, with buses to campus.
Top tip
Apply through the Student Living Hub once you get your offer email, and make sure you've met your offer conditions and confirmed your place before 31 August to be guaranteed a campus room. Bills, Wi-Fi, basic insurance and bedding are included in the rent. For later years, Brunel Student Lettings can help you find a house locally.
Brunel is in London, so costs are high. On-campus rooms start at about £180 a week for 2026/27, including bills, Wi-Fi, insurance and bedding. The university estimates an undergraduate's total monthly costs at about £1,725, with campus accommodation at £690–£1,094 a month, food £160 and social activities £110. Travel within Uxbridge is cheap because everything is on campus.
Getting around
Everything is on one campus, so you can walk to lectures. Uxbridge tube station (Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines) is the nearest link to central London, though the journey is long. A London bus fare is £1.75 (Hopper), and students aged 18+ get 30% off Travelcards and bus passes with a Student Oyster photocard.
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Brunel University London is 100th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 41.6. Its strongest results are for inclusion (18th).
Yes. All new students who meet the conditions are guaranteed a room on campus. You need to apply, meet your offer conditions, confirm your place and submit your application by 31 August.
For 2026/27, campus rooms start at £179.97 a week (Mill Hall). First-year halls like Fleming, Lacy, St Margarets and Bishop cost about £185–£209 a week, and Faraday starts at £227.15.
Yes. It's in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, at the western edge of the city. Central London is a long tube ride away.
The university estimates about £1,725 a month for an undergraduate, including £690–£1,094 for campus accommodation, £160 for food and £110 for socialising.
Yes. Large parts of Stanley Kubrick's film were shot on the Uxbridge campus, including the Grade II-listed Lecture Centre.
Utilities, Wi-Fi, basic insurance and bedding are all included in the accommodation fees.
About this guide. Rankings data comes from the Unifresher Rankings 2027 (methodology). Facts, hall prices and costs come from the university and official sources listed below. Last updated 23 October 2026.
