Why Brunel
Embarking on postgraduate study is a major step in anyone’s life. You will be committing time, energy and money in the expectation of a good qualification that will broaden and enrich your personal horizons and your long-term future. Therefore, your choice of university and research programme are very important. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider Brunel:
- Internationally-recognised research, see RAE Top quality courses and teaching. Brunel has seen the growing influence of independent league tables matched by improving positions in virtually every major publication.
- A thriving, postgraduate population supported by a dedicated Graduate School. A friendly and safe campus environment within striking distance of London and the Thames Valley.
- A diverse community that attracts students from 110 countries world-wide.
- A superb welfare support system and on-campus accommodation.
- One of the most optimistic, ambitious and forward-looking universities in the country, having recently completed a £250 million campus redevelopment programme.
- Some of the best leisure and sporting facilities in the region.
- A clear and committed definition of the roles of your two allocated supervisors and what is expected of you as a PhD student. See the policy document
for more details.




