Oxford Brookes University is spread across four campuses, with three primary sites based in and around Oxford. It comprises four faculties, including Business, Health and Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technology, Design and Environment. Its School of Architecture is recognised as being one of the largest in Britain and it recently retained its status as the UK’s only representative in QS’s world ranking of the top 50 universities that are less than 50 years old.
Oxford Brookes University acknowledges the Kings' Advanced Level Foundation as equivalent to A-levels, providing students with an alternative pathway to higher education. Students who meet the specified foundation grades are offered a place at the university, giving them the opportunity to pursue their academic goals and excel in their chosen field.
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- #50 in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
- #38 in the Guardian Good University Guide 2025
- #46 in the Complete University Guide 2025
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- 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.
- The University has around 100 partner agreements with higher education institutions worldwide, enabling students to take advantage of study abroad opportunities in Australia, the US, Europe, Asia and South America. It also offers work placements in Europe.
- Significant investment in the university's estate has already resulted in multi award-winning facilities and the investment continues with a £220 million investment between 2015 and 2025.