Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England

About Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England

Oxford Brookes University originated as the Oxford School of Art in 1865. It attained university status in 1992 and was named in honour of its founding principal, John Brookes. It has three campuses in Oxford—Headington, Harcourt Hill—along with a Swindon site dedicated to adult nurse training. The largest, Headington Campus, spans three sites: Gipsy Lane, Headington Hill, and Marston Road. Harcourt Hill Campus is three miles from Oxford city centre and about 30 minutes by bus from the main campus. Swindon Campus is located in the Delta Business Park in West Swindon, close to the Great Western Hospital and other placement partners. Oxford Brookes University has a student body exceeding 16,900, with approximately 20% international students representing 150 countries. Students are supported by a dedicated staff of 2,800. They are enrolled across 11 schools, organized into two faculties: the Faculty of Health, Science, and Technology (HST) and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS). Oxford Brookes University specializes in high-quality research, with 97% recognized internationally and 70% classified as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent.’ A team of over 800 experts advances society, the economy, and technology. Many Postgraduate and Undergraduate programs meet rigorous quality standards, earning accreditation from 36 professional bodies across 17 subject areas. These qualifications are recognized by leading employers. With a global network of 19,000 alumni across 177 countries, Oxford Brookes University continues to make a lasting impact on students’ lives and career opportunities.

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