Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities, located in an inspiring city where students make up 24% of the population. You’ll be joining an innovative, diverse community where you'll be supported to flourish and develop the skills you need to create your future.
We are up 34 places in the People & Planet 2023 Sustainability League tables (Dec 2022) as well as among the world elite in 19 subjects (QS, 2023), we enjoy an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation.
We currently rank 5th in teaching in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2023, and one of the UK’s top 50 institutions for the Complete University Guide 2024.
Our strong links with business and industry provide exceptional hands-on learning opportunities and connections with employers, with 90% of students in employment or further study within fifteen months of completing their course (HESA 2023).
2023-24 prices range from £122.43 per week for a self-catered, single-study bedroom with a shared kitchen and bathroom, to from £ 159.53 per week for en suite accommodation. Studio flats are approximately £ 225.75 per week.
We guarantee that all full-time first-year students who choose Oxford Brookes as either their firm or insurance choice will be offered accommodation as long as they apply by the deadline and meet the academic criteria for their offer.
Open Days
The best way to find out if Oxford Brookes is the place for you is to come and see it for yourself. It's your opportunity to see where you could live and learn with accommodation and campus tours, talk to the academics teaching your subjects, and chat to our friendly team of Student Ambassadors to get the real student perspective on life at Brookes.
You can also meet the experts and attend talks about finance, the application process, entry requirements and support.
We also offer campus tours throughout the year which are a perfect way of getting a feel for the place if you can’t make it to an Open Day.
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
Student Life in Oxford
Student Halls
We have halls on and around all our Oxford campuses, which are linked to the other halls and campuses, the city centre and the train station by our BROOKESbus service.
Most halls have a 38 week contract, with some having up to 50 week contracts for students on longer courses or who want to stay in Oxford over the summer.
2022-23 prices range from £119.98 per week for a self-catered, single-study bedroom with a shared kitchen and bathroom, to around £161.50 per week for en suite accommodation. Studio flats are approximately £214.97 per week.
If you apply on time and make Oxford Brookes your firm choice on UCAS Track, then you are guaranteed a place in halls.
For more information and pictures of each hall, visit our accommodation pages.
Student City
If you look beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires and impressive history, you’ll find a buzzing student community in a city made for student life - almost a quarter of the Oxford population are students!
Whether you’re looking for pubs, clubs, nature-filled walks, museums, galleries or just some really good food; you’ll definitely find the Oxford for you. Oxford also has some events and traditions that you won’t find anywhere else, so get involved and make the most of being in this inspiring city.
One place to definitely check out is the Cowley Road - you can just pop down the road from Headington Campus for bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs and food from around the world. There are loads of great places for having fun on a budget, and it’s the student hub of East Oxford.
There are also job opportunities to suit everyone if you want to work at uni, whether you’re getting work experience on a placement as part of your course, or aiming to increase your employability and extra cash with a part-time job. Oxford is home to over 4000 businesses - you’ll definitely find the one for you.
Travel information
Other Contact Details
Phone number: 01865 741111
Contact us: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-brookes/contact-and-meet-us/
Mailing address:
Oxford Brookes University,
Headington Campus,
Oxford,
OX3 0BP,
UK
Brookes Union
Brookes Union exists to make life better for Oxford Brookes students, and ensure you achieve your full potential on campus - and beyond. We’re a democratic organisation run by students, and we will always put students at the heart of the Union. Every student at Oxford Brookes is automatically a member of Brookes Union - it doesn’t cost you a penny.