Brunel University
United Kingdom
Brunel University London (commonly Brunel) is a public research university located in Uxbridge, West London. It is known for its strong emphasis on engineering, design, technology, business, and health sciences, all delivered through a distinctive educational model that combines academic rigour with practical, real-world application and professional placement opportunities.
University Overview
The university was founded in 1966 and named after the influential Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, reflecting its founding mission in technology and engineering. It was formed from the merger of several technical and teacher training colleges. It adopted its current name, Brunel University London, in 2014 to better reflect its location and global outlook. A defining feature from its inception has been the integrated, thick-sandwich degree course, which includes a compulsory, paid professional placement year for most undergraduates.
