Description

Brunel is a campus-based university situated in Uxbridge, West London, and is home to nearly 15,000 students from over 100 countries worldwide. Founded in 1966, our distinctive mission is to combine teaching and research excellence with the practical and entrepreneurial approach pioneered by its namesake, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

The University is based around eight Academic Schools:

* School of Arts
* Brunel Business School
* Brunel Law School
* School of Engineering and Design
* School of Health Sciences and Social Care
* School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics
* School of Social Sciences
* School of Sport and Education

We place great value on the usefulness of our research, which improves our understanding of the world around us and informs up to the minute teaching. Research is responsible for much of our collaborative work with business, industry and the public sector, providing opportunities for work experience, and demonstrate our commitment to producing professionally-minded graduates that employers want to recruit.

Highlights

Location
Brunel's campus is located in Uxbridge, which is only 45 minutes by underground train from central London. Thus, students can visit the heart of London without the expense and inconvenience of actually living there. Students on site are never more than 10 minutes away from halls of residence, catering, social and sports facilities, lecture theatres, the Library, the Computer Centre or welfare services.

Housing
On-campus accommodation at Brunel University is some of the best value students will find in the Greater London area. All residences have a shared kitchen equipped with a cooker, fridge, freezer, sink, table and chairs, etc. Internet access is included in all rooms.

Jobs and Careers
The Placement and Careers Centre is a professional guidance service, and whether you're thinking about your career, looking for part-time or vacation work, or planning a sandwich placement, the dedicated PCC's staff can provide advice and opportunities.

Student Services
Our Student Services Team provides a range of services to help make students' experience at Brunel go smoothly. The team arranges social activities, offers advice on immigration for students, information on employment opportunities for students during and after their studies.

Life on Campus
Brunel has a number of bars and cafes, a nightclub and a massive food hall, which have all been subject to a multi-million pound revamp over the last year; making them up-to-date and attractive places in which students can relax. Student can also join sports clubs and societies run by the Students' Union or attend free weekly performances, recitals and exhibitions; lessons in music, drama, dance and art; an art gallery; and an annual student play.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

14,250 - 18,900/year

Program Fees Include:

The cost includes tuition fees only. Tuition fees for an MBA programme is USD 26,250/year. Students applying for a Student Visa under the Points Based System will need to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their living costs.

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, Asian and Kiwi Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Brunel offers scholarships of GBP 3,000 and GBP 2,000 for international students in 2011/12.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application
• Other
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Brunel University's Mission Statement

To advance knowledge and understanding, and provide society with confident, talented and versatile graduates.

Year Founded

1966