Oxford Brookes University

Overview

Oxford Brookes University is one of the UK’s leading modern universities, based in a famous city with a rich educational history. The University is known globally for innovative courses, outstanding teaching and strong industry-employer links, providing many opportunities for you to grow and realise your potential.

Oxford Brookes offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate courses designed to stimulate and inspire. In addition, the University offers a guaranteed place on an Oxford Brookes University bachelor's degree if you pass an international foundation programme with the appropriate grades.

As a student at Oxford Brookes, you will be part of a diverse student community, joining students worldwide who are welcomed onto campuses every year. You’ll graduate with the fundamental skills and international experience to succeed in your chosen career and become internationally employable.

Services for International Students

Oxford Brookes offers English language support, including academic writing and critical reading skills. At the beginning of the term, there is an arrival weekend for international students featuring campus and city tours. During term, the International Student Advice Team (ISAT) can assist students with specific issues, such as visas or employment laws, alongside the standard personal support service.

Ranking

• 61st in Times Good University Guide 2024
• 51st in the Guardian University Guide 2024
• 413th in the QS World University Rankings 2024

Oxford Brookes University ranks highly for graduate employment and student satisfaction and has topped the rankings for modern universities for 11 of the past 12 years in The Sunday Times University Guide. Two Queen's Anniversary Prizes (honouring outstanding achievement and excellence) have also been awarded to Oxford Brookes. The University also regularly performs well in the People and Planet Green league of greenest universities.

The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) found that 97% of research at Oxford Brookes was internationally recognised or higher. It also found that 70% was judged to be of ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ quality.

Accommodation

• All international students are guaranteed accommodation
• Students can continue to use university accommodation after completing their first year
• The average accommodation fee ranges from £120 - £225 per week
• Off campus, there is university-managed accommodation available as well as numerous private landlords

View all current accommodation options at Oxford Brookes here.

Location

Oxford Brookes University is based on three campuses in and around Oxford, which can all be reached by public transport. A direct inter-site bus service operates all year round. The University also has a fourth campus, based in Swindon.

Oxford is situated in the south of England with excellent transport links to other regional centres. Trains run from London to Oxford every fifteen minutes; the journey is around one hour. Oxford is a compact city renowned for the beauty of its university architecture. With the University of Oxford also in the city, Oxford has a large student population and a wide range of shops, cafes, bars and other facilities that cater to students’ needs.

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