What is special about Oxford Brookes?

Set in a historic student city, Oxford Brookes University is one of the UK's leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation as well as strong links with business and industry.

What is Oxford Brookes University known for?

Oxford Brookes is a leading modern British university, known for its strengths in teaching, innovative approaches to learning, and its focus on employability.

What does Oxford Brookes University Specialise in?

Oxford Brookes has a long standing reputation for delivering top-quality engineering and motorsport degrees. Turn your passion for road cars, race cars or design into career ambitions on our courses.

Why do people go to Oxford Brookes?

A vibrant, modern university

Our students flourish in the stimulating, supportive community we provide. They benefit from our excellent teaching and we value the academic and cultural contributions they make to the university.

How is Oxford Brookes different to Oxford?

Oxford Brookes University is a public university in Oxford, England. The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England.

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How prestigious is Oxford Brookes?

Oxford Brookes University is ranked in the top 10 higher education institutions in the South East of England, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Is Oxford Brookes easy to get into?

Acceptance rate: Oxford Brookes University has a competitive acceptance rate of approximately 31%, making it a highly selective institution.

What percentage of Oxford Brookes are from private school?

Oxford Brookes University (OBU) has a different student profile to any other modern university. With almost 20% of the students educated privately and just over a third from homes where neither parent went to university, it is not dissimilar socially to a highly selective Russell Group university.

Is Oxford Brookes University expensive?

Studying full-time

Our undergraduate tuition fees in 2023/24 are usually £9,250 a year for UK students. They range from £15,200-£17,200 for international students. Our postgraduate taught fees vary, but you can find out more by selecting your course using the fee finder or by looking on the course page.

What type of people go to Oxford Brookes?

There are approximately 18,000 students at Oxford Brookes University: 81% are from the UK, 6% are from the EU and 13% are from the rest of the world. Our students and graduates are known for their employability.

What rank is University of Oxford Brookes in the UK?

In 2022, QS World University Ranking ranked Oxford Brookes University at 429 while in 2024 Oxford Brookes University's ranking has moved to 413. According to THE (Times Higher Education) 2023, the Oxford Brookes University rank is 601-800.

Is Oxford Brookes a Russell Group?

Alliance Group – The University Alliance brings together over 20 British universities and university colleges that are outside of the Russell Group. They include Coventry University, Liverpool John Moores University and Oxford Brookes University.

Should I go to Oxford Brookes?

Oxford Brookes offers loads of opportunities to build your skills through new activities. You'll boost your employability and enrich your experience of university.

What did Oxford Brookes used to be called?

History: Founded in 1865 as a school of Art, it became Oxford Polytechnic in 1970, before gaining university status in 1992. Named after local philanthropist John Henry Brookes. Address: Three campuses: Headington, Harcourt Hill and Wheatley. Ambience: Suburban.

Why is it called Oxford Brookes?

In 1992 Oxford Polytechnic became a university and decided to honour its founding Principal, John Brookes, in its new title. Oxford Brookes University.

What group is Oxford Brookes University?

Oxford Brookes is part of University Alliance, the voice of professional and technical universities, and the Oxford-Cambridge ARC Universities Group which fosters collaboration, research, skills and innovation.

Is Oxford Brookes an Ivy League?

Oxford, however, is in England and thus not a member of the Ivy League athletic conference.

Is Oxford Brookes full of tories?

Over 2,000 students voted in The Tab's Snap Election Survey, and Oxford Brookes was crowned the most Tory uni with over 50 per cent of students voting for Conservative.

What's the most expensive university in the world?

Harvey Mudd College is considered the world's most expensive university in the world. It is also one of the most costly universities in the USA. Established in 1955, it offers the following majors: Physics.

Where do Oxford Brookes students go out?

Brookes Sport is a brilliant social hub and we welcome students, staff and community members to use our social spaces to relax and enjoy time with friends. At both our Brookes Sport centres, we offer a range of facilities to unwind, meet with friends or grab some refreshment before getting on with your day.

Is Oxford Brookes a college or university?

Welcome to Oxford Brookes, a modern university situated in the historical city of Oxford. Experience a university with a global reputation for teaching excellence, exciting student life and strong links with business and industry.

Is Oxford Brookes part of Oxbridge?

Both cities are also home to other institutions that are independent of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge (for example Oxford Brookes University) and these are not included in the term Oxbridge.

What do I need to get into Oxford Brookes?

Is Oxford Brookes linked to Oxford?

Is Oxford Brookes University the same as or related to Oxford University? No. No connection whatsoever, except both are based in the city of Oxford.