Brunel University London: international student trends
Non-UK enrolment, international share, and the top countries of domicile for students at Brunel University London. Source: HESA/Jisc, 2024/25 release. Part of our UK international student statistics.
Brunel University London enrolled 4,400 international students in 2024/25, making up 34.6% of the student body (down 5.3% over five years).
International enrolment over time
| Year | International students | Total students | International share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | 4,385 | 13,720 | 32% |
| 2015/16 | 4,565 | 14,165 | 32.2% |
| 2016/17 | 3,490 | 13,130 | 26.6% |
| 2017/18 | 3,730 | 14,050 | 26.5% |
| 2018/19 | 4,115 | 14,830 | 27.7% |
| 2019/20 | 4,645 | 15,585 | 29.8% |
| 2020/21 | 5,640 | 17,745 | 31.8% |
| 2021/22 | 7,005 | 18,655 | 37.6% |
| 2022/23 | 8,135 | 18,370 | 44.3% |
| 2023/24 | 6,515 | 15,475 | 42.1% |
| 2024/25 | 4,400 | 12,705 | 34.6% |
Top countries of domicile
| Country | Latest students | Change |
|---|---|---|
| India | 1,155 | +362% |
| Pakistan | 485 | +177% |
| China | 290 | -67% |
| Bangladesh | 185 | +311% |
| Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) | 175 | +40% |
| Canada | 135 | +286% |
Want to know what Brunel University London graduates go on to earn? See graduate outcomes at Brunel University London.
Methodology & attribution
Source: HESA/Jisc (hesa.ac.uk). International = non-UK country of domicile. Figures aggregated from country-of-domicile rows and rounded by HESA to the nearest 5, so small counts are approximate. 2024/25 release.
Frequently asked questions
How many international students does Brunel University London have?
HESA/Jisc data (2024/25 release) shows Brunel University London enrolled 4,400 international (non-UK domiciled) students in 2024/25. The table above shows the year-by-year trend.
What share of Brunel University London's students are international?
International students made up 34.6% of the student body at Brunel University London in the latest HESA release, up from earlier years shown in the chart above.
Is international enrolment at Brunel University London growing?
International enrolment at Brunel University London has fallen by 5.3% over the five-year period covered by the latest HESA data.
Which countries do most of Brunel University London's international students come from?
India is the largest source country for international students at Brunel University London, per HESA/Jisc country-of-domicile data. The table above lists the top source countries and how they've changed.
Can international graduates from Brunel University London work in the UK after finishing?
Yes. Graduates of any UK university that holds a Student-sponsor licence, including Brunel University London, can apply for the Graduate visa (2 years for bachelor's/master's, 3 years for PhD) without needing a job offer. To stay longer, a graduate typically switches to the Skilled Worker route with a sponsoring employer.
When is HESA international enrolment data refreshed?
HESA/Jisc publishes "Where students study" data once a year. We refresh this page from the new release shortly after it's published.