Oxford Brookes University
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.
As the only UK university in the QS world ranking of top 50 institutions under 50 years old (QS, 2021) and among the world elite in 13 subjects (QS, 2020), we enjoy an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation.
We currently rank 2nd in teaching in the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2020, and risen three places for the second year in a row into the UK’s top 50 institutions for the Complete University Guide 2021.
Our strong links with business and industry provide exceptional hands-on learning opportunities and connections with employers, with 95% of graduates in work and/or further study six months after graduating (HESA, 2018).
We also provide top-quality support services to help every student achieve their best academically and personally. We continue to invest in our multi-award winning facilities and campuses, with £220 million expected to be invested over the coming years.
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We're a team of staff and students from Oxford Brookes University here to answer your questions. You can ask us about anything to do with Oxford Brookes - accommodation, budgeting, nightlife, applications and anything else you can think of. We'll give you the information you need, or put you in touch with the team you need to talk to.
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Teaching Excellence Framework Award (TEF)
Oxford Brookes University has received a silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
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 applications 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.
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- Saturday 18th June 2022
- Open Day
- Undergraduate
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- Friday 24th June 2022
- Open Day
- Undergraduate
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- Saturday 25th June 2022
- Open Day
- Undergraduate
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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 - which you get a free bus pass for if you live in halls!
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.
2018-19 prices range from £111 per week for a self-catered, single-study bedroom with a shared kitchen and bathroom, to around £160 per week for en suite accommodation. Studio flats are approximately £200 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
Sport and Societies
Sport
Hockey? American Football? Wakeboarding? There are loads of ways you can build up a sweat at Brookes. You can join any of our 40 sports clubs or attend fitness classes in activities like indoor cycling, pilates and yoga.
United Nations Association
This society provides hands on experience in international affairs by attending national and international MUN conferences where students will role play delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN conferences. It promotes awareness of international issues and conflicts, organizes discussions, simulations and speaker events.
Radio Society
This is the radio station made by students for students! They approach music with an open mind . Immerse yourself in the latest and greatest music from an endless array of genres and styles. They host events, showcases and provide lots of ways to get involved.
Tea Society
This is a society for people who simply want a good cup of tea, a nice chat and maybe a biscuit or cake. Membership entitles you to free tea at all meetings all year.
Other Contact Details
Phone number: +44 (0)1865 484848
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
