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318= -   Arts & Humanities-  Natural Sciences
276  Engineering & IT-  Social Sciences
World Rankings-  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: QS World University Rankings™ Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
296= -   Arts & Humanities-  Natural Sciences
-  Engineering & IT-  Social Sciences
World Rankings-  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
292= -  Arts & Humanities417  Natural Sciences
268  Engineering & IT393  Social Sciences
World Rankings347  Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit
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Source: Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings Copyright © 2009 QS Intelligence Unit

Brunel celebrates 40 years as a university in 2006 and, in the run-up to this anniversary, we are investing in a multi-million pound Masterplan that has already seen huge developments in sporting, teaching and research facilities as well as large numbers of additional research-focused academic appointments.

Brunel's rise since 1966 has been impressive and our reputation grows year on year. Now a university of nearly 13,000 students - 3,000 engaged in postgraduate and research study - we offer opportunities across a range of disciplines that embraces both the traditional and the new.

Our special approach is to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We apply this winning formula to courses and research that enthuse our students (and give them excellent employment opportunities), have valuable applications to the wider world and push the boundaries of knowledge and understanding.

If proof was needed for our optimism, we have just completed a £6.5 million outdoor sports complex. By early in 2005, we shall have a new £7 million indoor athletics facility and by 2006 will have opened a new £9 million Health Services and Social Care Building. We have just doubled the size of the University Library, recently opened a state-of-the-art Information Technology laboratory and are adding new residential accommodation and social facilities to our already extensive amenities. On top of this, we have invested £14 million on new research staff and centres of excellence.

Last but not least, we boast a 100% 'excellent' teaching standard, as judged by the Government's own audit process, in every subject assessed since 1999, and our ranking in independent league tables has seen improvements across the board - 12 places in one year alone as judged by The Sunday Times.

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff Headcount: 0 FTE: 818

Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, hospital residents and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.

Number of International Faculty Staff Headcount: 0 FTE: 253

Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 10,212

Number of students pursuing a Bachelor’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate’s degrees.

Number of International Undergraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 1,104

Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Undergraduate Fees $ GBP 9,250

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees $ GBP 3,145

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 3,037

Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students Headcount: 0 FTE: 1,640

Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.

Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ GBP 9,624

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees $ GBP 5,968

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Students

Total Students Headcount: 15,150 FTE: 12,475

Total number of students. This includes ALL students, not only undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate students.
Total International Students Headcount: 3,420 FTE: 2,364

Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average International Student Fees $ GBP 9,437

Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees $ GBP 4,557

Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?

Graduate Output

Number of PhDs Awarded Headcount: 117

Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

Brunel University has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research and is renowned for its close links to industry and commerce.

Range of Fees

Postgraduate Taught and Research courses 2004/05
Non-Laboratory subjects £7,655 per annum
Laboratory subjects £10,170 per annum
New Route PhD 2003/04
Non-Laboratory subjects £40,000 per course
Laboratory subjects £50,000 per course
Special fees apply for certain courses. Please see Brunel University website for details.

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

Postgraduate degrees in Science, Technology and IT IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 570 paper, 230 cbt. Arts, Social Sciences, Education and Social Work IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 585 paper, 238 cbt
Law IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 600 paper, 250 cbt

Accommodation

Approximately 3100 study-bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities and all with IT network access points.

All self-catering. University Accommodation guaranteed for 1st year non-EU students who apply before mid-August.

Accommodation Range

Prices range from approximately £58-371 per week.

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