🚲Oxford Brookes University

Oxford, UK

QS World 2026 · #374

A modern, applied university in Oxford — deliberately distinct from the University of Oxford.

About Oxford Brookes

Oxford Brookes University is based in the city of Oxford but is an entirely separate institution from the University of Oxford, with a different entry profile, fee structure and prestige position — a distinction families need to understand clearly from the outset. It has real strength in business and management, architecture and the built environment, publishing (a distinctive strength relative to similarly ranked universities), health and allied health subjects, and hospitality and events management. Brookes often scores well in teaching-quality categories for a modern university, and London is around an hour away by train for internships and networking. It gives families an Oxford city address and lifestyle without the ultra-selective entry bar of the collegiate university next door.

Why students choose it

  • A genuine Oxford city address and lifestyle without Oxford University's ultra-selective entry requirements
  • A distinctive publishing programme alongside solid business, architecture and health degrees
  • Strong teaching-quality reputation and London access within about an hour by train

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Typical entry grades

BBB (A Level)  ·  IB 30

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£28,000–£38,000/yr

high tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

city campus, Oxford

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Oxford Brookes's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Business and Management

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Architecture

⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation

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Typical entry: Portfolio

Publishing

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Health and Nursing

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Biology recommended

Hospitality and Tourism

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Oxford Brookes FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Oxford Brookes as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Oxford Brookes?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Oxford Brookes expects around BBB at A Level or 30 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Oxford Brookes's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Oxford Brookes's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Oxford Brookes cost for international students?

International tuition at Oxford Brookes typically falls in the £28,000–£38,000/yr range (high tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Oxford Brookes's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Oxford Brookes?

Oxford Brookes follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Oxford Brookes's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Oxford Brookes?

UK universities, including Oxford Brookes, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Oxford Brookes known for?

A modern, applied university in Oxford — deliberately distinct from the University of Oxford. Oxford Brookes University is based in the city of Oxford but is an entirely separate institution from the University of Oxford, with a different entry profile, fee structure and prestige position — a distinction families need to understand clearly from the outset. It has real strength in business and management, architecture and the built environment, publishing (a distinctive strength relative to similarly ranked universities), health and allied health subjects, and hospitality and events management. Brookes often scores well in teaching-quality categories for a modern university, and London is around an hour away by train for internships and networking. It gives families an Oxford city address and lifestyle without the ultra-selective entry bar of the collegiate university next door.

Can I apply to Oxford Brookes with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Oxford Brookes accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Oxford Brookes and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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