Brunel University London open days

Brunel University London, founded in 1966, is a leading university renowned for its education and research and its spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship.  

It is well-known for its technology courses, but it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various fields.  

Brunel's research is world-leading, with highly cited papers and a significant grant income. The university also runs the Co-Innovate programme which supports small and medium-sized enterprises, giving students industrial experience in real-life situations. 

The university is committed to a culture of collaboration and offers a cosmopolitan environment, representing over 150 nationalities.  

Facilities  

Brunel University offers students a range of facilities including a state-of-the-art sports centre. Among the best university facilities in the UK, they are used by some of the world's elite athletes. It includes an indoor athletics centre, a gym, sports halls, netball hall, indoor climbing wall, 400-meter athletics track, tennis and netball courts, pitches for football, rugby, and hockey, and an FA-registered 3G pitch.  

The Brunel Library is at the heart of the campus and holds about 400,000 books and an increasing collection of e-resources to support your studies.  

Why go to an open day?  

When you attend an open day, you'll get a gut feeling about the university. Open days will help give you clarity if you're not sure what course to choose. You'll be able to visit different departments and chat with lecturers and other department staff, there are often subject talks too. You'll also get to speak to current students. They can tell you whether they're satisfied with the teaching, what the local nightlife is like, what the best halls of residence are – pretty much anything. Don't forget to look at the accommodation for yourself and make time to walk around the surrounding area to see if you like it.  

Where is it located? 

Brunel University is in Uxbridge, West London. The campus is well-connected by car and easily reached by public transport, with Uxbridge station the nearest underground stop.  

West London is a vibrant place with lots to do. Richmond Park and Kew Gardens offer green spaces and the many iconic attractions of the capital include Buckingham Palace and the British Museum. Portobello Road Market, known for its antiques, vintage clothing and street food, is a regular event to check out too.  

Rankings 

To find out where Brunel University ranks in our UK university league tables, visit their profile page.