Brunel University

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No. Students:	14,900	No. of Academic staff:	Not specified
Funding type:	Public

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Why Do a PhD at Brunel University?

The University offers:

* All your needs on campus: on-site residential accommodation, academic facilities, welfare support and a real community environment in a single location.
* A great location with easy access to Central London, and public transport links bus, tube and train within easy reach. A vibrant town life: the compact yet thriving town of Uxbridge is a 20-minute walk away, offering shopping complexes, cinemas, restaurants and much more.
* A Graduate School that provides a physical base for all postgraduate students, together with social, academic and welfare support for the duration of your stay at Brunel.
* The University offers a scholarship scheme for international students, with the Brunel International Scholarship Programme and Brunel Alumni Scholarships for International Students. International students applying for a course will be assessed for both scholarships automatically.

About

Brunel University is a world-class educational institution based in Uxbridge, west London. With over 40 years of experience, the University upholds its mission to combine teaching and research excellence with a practical, imaginative and entrepreneurial approach pioneered by our namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Brunel is one of the very few campus-based universities in London and within the M25. It is home to around 15,000 students, including 3000 international students from over 110 countries. Brunel offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research level courses, within its eight academic schools: Law, Business, Engineering and Design, Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Arts, Social Sciences, Sports and Education.

For international students, the University offers a range of preparatory courses, including Foundation and Pre-Masters, a wide range of English Language courses and Study Skills Programmes, which support students throughout their studies.

University Highlights
* Brunel University is ranked top in London, 6th in the UK and 35th in the world in the first THE world ranking of the top 100 universities founded in the last 50 years.
* Brunel ranked 39th in the UK, according to the 2012 Sunday Times University Guide.
* Brunel graduates enjoy the 13th highest starting salaries in the UK, according to the recent Sunday Times Good University Guide.
* Brunel has been awarded £15 million of funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) as part of a new £60 million initiative to establish a National Research Centre for Structural Integrity.
* Brunels International Pathways and Language Centre (IPLC) has been ranked at the best University Language Centre in London by the British Council.
* Brunel boasts world class sports facilities and was an official training camp for the 2012 Olympic Games.
* The University offers a scholarship scheme for international students, with the Brunel International Scholarship Programme and Brunel Alumni Scholarships for International Students. International students applying for a course will be assessed for both scholarships automatically.

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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.

Study facilities and support

Brunel is constantly updating its academic facilities with state-of-the-art information and teaching resources.

The Library contains the majority of resources needed to successfully work and study here, while the Computer Centre, Media Services and Technology Enhanced Learning provide facilities to enhance learning and personal development.

For some, adjusting to the independent study expected on a university course can be quite daunting, and all students can make the most of the learning support opportunities available to help develop skills and confidence.

The Library

The Library has benefited from major investment, and now offers: an extensive collection of books, journals and other information; online databases, eBooks and over 16,000 eJournals available through the Library website; 1,200 study spaces and nearly 300 PCs; WiFi capability throughout the building inductions, information skills training and one-to-one support to help you find and use the resources you need.

Each academic School has a Subject Librarian who looks after the information needs of students and staff. They will be happy to answer any questions that you have and help you find the information you need.

The Computer Centre

Everyone at Brunel uses the Computer Centre's services - email, software, Internet access and much more.

Your username allows you access to facilities including: a generous filestore allocation, where you may keep your work securely; an email account for all your University correspondence; Brunel's virtual learning environment; access to the University network from your own computer, including in halls or through a campus wi-fi connection; and the Brunel intranet, which contains course information, support and news.

PC work areas are available across campus, and some are open 24 hours a day.

Sport and fitness

Students of all abilities, from complete beginners to elite athletes, are encouraged to make the most of our outstanding sports facilities.

With over £14 million invested in a new sports and fitness complex, we now have some of the best university sports facilities around. Over 40 sports are on offer, so theres something for everyone.

For a list of sports clubs plus details of how to buy your sports federation card, see the Students' Union sports pages.

Our sporting tradition

Brunel is not only a centre of excellence in the academic study of sport sciences, but also in the achievements of its students. This is illustrated by the number of graduates, students and staff across the University who have represented their country as competitors and coaches.

Brunel is part of the English Institute of Sport network, and partnerships with top local sports clubs also give you opportunities to develop your talents beyond the University's boundaries.

The Arts

The Arts occupy an important position at Brunel. Dance, music, drama, media production and the visual arts are all catered for at a range of ability levels.

The Arts Centre

The Arts Centre provides the space, tuition and specialist equipment required for your creative skills to flourish. It offers a variety of arts activities for all students, staff and members of the public, including:

* a vibrant performing arts programme with weekly evening and lunchtime music recitals as well as theatre and dance;

* courses in drama, music, dance and the visual arts, as well as concerts, theatre productions, exhibitions and activities, many of which are provided free of charge to students;

* high-quality and up-to-date facilities.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students who are not studying music as part of their academic course can also apply for Music Awards, to help cover the cost of continuing your music tuition.

Facilities for the Public

Brunel University endeavors to have a positive impact on both the local and wider community. One example of this is the involvement of Brunel students with Community Action projects.

In addition, we welcome and encourage members of the public onto campus to use the following facilities:

* Arts Centre
* Beldam Gallery
* Catering Facilities
* Conference Facilities and Room Hire
* Film and Television Location Hire
* Library
* Medical Centre
* Sports
* University Archives

If you are coming to Brunel to make use of these facilities, you may find the following information useful:

* Car Parking
* Health, Safety and Security

Student life

At Brunel, not only is virtually everything you need on your doorstep, but being on one campus also helps to create a strong student community that flourishes as a result of living, studying and socialising in one location. According to the National Student Survey 2012, Brunels Student Union is 4th Highest in the country in terms of satisfaction.

Living in Campus

The big plus of living in a campus-based university is that the majority of your needs are catered for on-site, including the option of living in University accommodation. The University campus is a mix of modern buildings, gardens and interconnecting pathways. The University has invested nearly £350 million in buildings and infrastructure, and more is planned. New facilities you can already enjoy include:

* The new Eastern Gateway Building which houses the Main Reception, a café serving Starbucks coffee and academic offices of the Brunel Business School.
* £2.5 million UEFA-class football facilities and a competition-standard athletics track;
* An Assistive Technology Centre for disabled students;
* Indoor athletics centre , including an indoor sprint track and jump facilities, and a new sports hall;
* A postgraduate residential quarter that brings our on-site accommodation up to 4,571 rooms, four-fifths of them en suite, with a number of studio flats for couples.

London a Tube Ride Away

The University is just a 15 minute walk or a short bus ride from Uxbridge underground station, so it is a straightforward journey into the centre of the Capital. There is also a night bus that can bring you from central London to the edge of the campus. The campus is just six miles from Heathrow Airport but not under its flight paths and just a couple of miles from the M4, M40 and M25. The campus, including all its residential accommodation, is in a quiet location with excellent transport links.