Brunel University London Pathway College is run with Navitas on Brunel's campus in Uxbridge, at the western end of London. It prepares international students who don't yet meet direct entry, through foundation, first-year and pre-master's programmes. You study on the main campus with access to Brunel's library and facilities. Pass at the required grades and you move into a matching Brunel degree.
Uxbridge, London, United Kingdom
Official website: pathway.brunel.ac.uk
Pathway college run with Navitas
Brunel University London
Uxbridge, west London
£17,000 – £22,000
International students, pathway programmes, per year
£14,000 – £18,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on pathway.brunel.ac.uk before you apply.
Foundation (Business, Computing and Engineering)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0
Foundation (Life Sciences)
FoundationDuration
9 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0
First Year Diploma in Business
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Pre-Master's (Business and Management)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Pathways taught on Brunel's Uxbridge campus.
Smaller classes with extra English and study-skills teaching.
Progression into named Brunel degrees at set grades.
Most students progress into a Brunel degree after passing.
Many Brunel degrees include an optional placement year.
Brunel graduates can stay in the UK on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Brunel's campus is a single site with halls, sports facilities and teaching buildings, a short walk or bus ride from Uxbridge town centre. Uxbridge Underground station is at the end of the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines.
Central London is about an hour away by Tube, while Heathrow is twenty minutes by bus. Rents are a little lower than in inner London, but still London prices.
CAS from Brunel University London
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
The college accepts applications through the year, but places fill for each intake. Apply two to three months ahead to leave time for the CAS and visa.
Most programmes start in September or January.
The Student route visa. Your CAS comes from Brunel University London after you meet your offer conditions and pay the deposit; the online application needs proof of funds, your English result and the health surcharge.
Business, computing, engineering and life sciences foundations are popular, along with the business first year and pre-master's. Foundation entry needs completed secondary school and IELTS around 5.0; the pre-master's needs a bachelor's degree and IELTS 5.5.
Navitas offers some merit scholarships on pathway fees. Ask when you apply, as awards change from one intake to the next.
