Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University is a public university in Oxford, England. It is consistently ranked as one of the best modern universities in the UK. Your imagination will be sparked by ideas from fellow students, as well as people like mentors, members of the societies you join and also the wider

Oxford community.

It is home to some of the UK’s best university teaching, with lecturers who ignite a passion for their subject and go the extra mile to help you succeed. Postgraduate courses are designed both to expand and develop knowledge and to be applicable to the real world. Research and teaching are closely linked, offering a well-developed postgraduate community, and the University offers a strong support network of students and staff.

Oxford Brookes enjoys an international reputation for academic excellence, exciting student life and strong links with business and industry at a local, national and international level. The university has innovative courses with an emphasis on practice as well as theory and teaching staff with strong backgrounds in industry.

The university is spread across four campuses, with three primary sites based in and around Oxford, all with libraries, 24-hour computer rooms, libraries, playing fields, shops, accommodation, social spaces and study areas. Its students are spread over three campuses: Headington and Harcourt Hill are each a little distance from the city centre; Wheatley is about seven miles away in the Oxfordshire countryside.

A fourth campus is located in the town of Swindon, about 30 miles from Oxford, home to courses in adult nursing, operating department practice and continuing professional development courses.

It comprises four faculties, including Business, Health and Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technology, Design and Environment (within which, its School of Architecture is recognised as being one of the largest in Britain). With a large student body, most undergraduates study at the university on a full-time or sandwich basis.

It has several thousand international students who between them represent more than 130 countries. The university lays claim to 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.

The university motto is ‘Excellence in diversity.’ The university’s Headington campus, which houses Headington Hill Hall, is set amid 14 acres of lush green countryside and was previously home to the media tycoon Robert Maxwell. Oxford is a student-friendly city and there are all the facilities you could want in town.

It is also a centre for leading industries and Brookes's links in the region mean great opportunities for work placements across all areas, from publishing and healthcare to environmental agencies and Formula One.

Notable Alumni

Sarah Willingham – BBC Dragon’s Den entrepreneur and restaurateur.

Steve Ridgway CBE – former CEO of Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Justin Forsyth – Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF.

Sian Williams – journalist and news presenter.

Steve Williams OBE – rower, Olympic double gold medal winner.

Ben Hunt-Davis MBE – rower, Olympic gold medallist.

George Passmore – artist, one half of Gilbert & George.

Jay Osgerby – designer of the 2012 Olympic torch

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Adrian Reynard – founder of the renowned Reynard Motorsport.

Jonathan Djanogly – MP.

English Language Requirements

Most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees require IELTS Band 6.0 to 6.5 overall (with 6.0 in

reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking).

Minimum English language requirements

Foundation

• IELTS 5.5 with 5.5. in all skills Oxford Brookes Pre-sessional University English
• Some alternative qualifications, including 60% or more in the English element of HSC/Standard 12th

Under graduate

• IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
• Oxford Brookes Pre-sessional University English
• Some alternative qualifications, including 60% or more in the English element of HSC/Standard 12th

Pre master’s

• From IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all skills
• Oxford Brookes Pre-sessional University English
• Some alternative qualifications, including 60% or more in the English element of HSC/Standard 12th

Post graduate

• From IELTS 6.0 to 7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
• Oxford Brookes Pre-sessional University English
• Some alternative qualifications, including 60% or more in the English element of HSC/Standard 12th plus
• continued academic or professional use of English

Pre-sessional English courses are available if students do not meet university requirements.

Kindly refer to the university website for course-specific requirements and other qualifications accepted.

Accommodation for International Students

·           International students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence for their 1st year of study,

             provided they meet the application and allocation deadlines.

·           The university halls of residence are a great way to meet people and make new friends.

             Students will be with people from all over the world so they can learn about different cultures

             and meet a real mix of people.

·           The halls provide a safe and secure living environment, with supervisors, wardens and security

             guards on hand.

·           University accommodation is also available to students after their 1st year. Students can book

             accommodation with a group of friends and choose one of the options specifically designed for

             continuing students. Most of our halls are self-catered. You share a kitchen and living room with

             a small number of fellow students and cook for yourself. You have your own study bedroom,

             usually with a private en suite shower room containing a shower, basin and wc.

Scholarships

             India Undergraduate Scholarship Students from India are eligible to apply for undergraduate

             scholarships which are worth £6,000 in total. Successful applicants will receive £2,000 each

             year for 3 years. International foundation scholarships Students with an offer for an international

             foundation courses are eligible to apply for one of our £2,000 Richard Haill International

             Scholarships. There are numerous other scholarships. Please refer university website for detail

             qualifications required.

Other scholarships

             You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private

             agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information

             visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.