What is Oxford Brookes University's official website (brookes.ac.uk)?
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brookes.ac.uk is the official website of Oxford Brookes University, a UK modern university that describes itself as enjoying an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation, with strong links to business and industry. Use it if you are researching courses, planning an application, looking for open day or campus tour information, or checking the university's news, research and events. The site is published in English, and all course, admission and institutional details should be treated as authoritative only as stated by the university itself.
What the site is for
The homepage is organised around a small number of entry points, each aimed at a different audience:
- Find a course — course search by level, plus undergraduate and postgraduate course listings. This is the main route for prospective students.
- Open Days and campus tours — booking entry points for visiting in person, including an autumn undergraduate Open Day promoted on the homepage.
- New students / Information for students joining us in September — practical information for offer-holders and incoming students.
- January entry — a separate route for starting a course in January 2027.
- Order a prospectus — for readers who want the printed or downloadable overview rather than browsing course pages.
- Latest news, Research and Innovation, Events — current activity across the university.
Who it serves
| Audience | What they will find |
|---|---|
| Prospective undergraduates and postgraduates | Course search, open days, campus tours, prospectus ordering, January entry options |
| Applicants and incoming students | Information for students joining in September, new student pages |
| Current students | Student-facing information linked from the homepage |
| Researchers and external organisations | Research strengths, partnership collaborations, innovation and enterprise support, public engagement |
| General public | News, events, and research stories |
How the university presents itself
The site leads with the line "With you every step of the way" and supports it with rankings and outcome claims, including:
- Ranked in the top 10 in South East England (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
- Among the world's top universities in 24 subject areas (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
- 86% of full-time undergraduate students in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023/24, published June 2026)
These are the university's own cited sources, so treat them as claims to verify against the linked rankings and survey publications if they matter to your decision.
What else is on the site
The news and research sections show the breadth of activity rather than just marketing copy — for example, a researcher working with Oxfam on a national charity fashion rental platform, the announcement of new Honorary Graduates, research on how a caregiver's relationship with their dog affects the dog's long-term wellbeing, and Oxford Brookes Racing competing against 133 international teams at Formula Student UK. The events listing includes items such as a Digital Vision Board Workshop and the Spark Awards Programme.
Practical notes before you browse
- The site is in English; there is no indication in the available material of a translated version.
- Course availability, entry requirements, fees and deadlines are not covered in the homepage content — you need to go into the individual course pages for those.
- The homepage shows dates extending into 2026, so check that any page you land on reflects the current admissions cycle rather than a past one.
- If you are deciding whether the university is worth a closer look, start with Find a course for subject fit, then Open Days or campus tours if you want to visit before applying.