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Oxford Brookes University
Fact Sheet 2024-2025
Oxford Brookes University offers a world-class student experience in a beautiful city with a rich history
that goes back centuries. One of the most renowned centers of education in the world, the city of Oxford
is famous for brilliant minds, ground-breaking research and amazing discoveries. With almost a quarter of
the population made up of students, there is plenty going on in Oxford. The city has something for
everyone, including incredible museums, galleries, parks, pubs and restaurants. Oxford is only an hour
away from London with 24-hour bus links to the city and its major airports.
We are one of the UK's leading modern universities, with a global reputation for teaching excellence,
exciting student life and strong links with business and industry. At Oxford Brookes, your students will
benefit from our state-of-the-art sports facilities, modern libraries, computer centers as well as the service
of our Global Mobility & Engagement Team who will provide comprehensive support.
We offer courses in a variety of subjects, including: Art, Business, Computing, Digital Media, English,
History, Languages, Photography and many, many more.
Address Brookes Global
Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and Engagement
Oxford Brookes University
Buckley Building Level 2
Headington,
Oxford
OX3 0BP, United Kingdom
Erasmus code UK OXFORD04
International website www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
Head of Educational Partnerships Nico Decourt
Head of Educational Partnerships
ndecourt@brookes.ac.uk
Global Mobility & Engagement Manager Koray Subasi
Global Mobility & Engagement Manager
ksubasi@brookes.ac.uk
Global Mobility & Engagement Officer Paul Netedu
Incoming & Outgoing Exchanges
studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk
Outgoing and Incoming students studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk
(International + Europe)
Semester dates online: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/semester-dates/
Semester dates Semester 1, 2024/25 Academic Year
Preferred Arrival date Saturday 14 September
Enrolment and induction week 0 From Monday 16 September to Friday 20 September
Classes start Monday 23 September
Departure date Friday 20 December
Semester dates Semester 2, 2023/24 Academic Year
Preferred Arrival date Saturday 18 January 2025
Enrolment and induction week 0 Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January 2025
Classes start Monday 27 January 2025
Departure date Friday 16 May 2025
Location
City/Nearest major city Located in Oxford / nearest to London
Population 149,300, including over 30,000 full-time students.
Official Language English
1. Over 800 yrs home to royal and scholars
2. 26% of the working age population are students - the
Unique aspects about city/town
highest proportion in England and Wales
3. Mix of ancient and modern
Website for further information city http://www.oxfordcity.co.uk/
Academic
Current structure of Institution click here
University academic strengths History, Architecture, Publishing, Hospitality
System of assessment Depends on the module
Teaching methods (lectures, seminar, Depends on the module
self-study)
Language of instruction English
Departments/faculties students excluded Please double check with us if the students want to take
from modules in Architecture or Health Care subjects.
4 single modules (= 30 ECTS), minimum full time workload
4 single modules/semester (= 30 ECTS)
Standard course load for semester
Each single module = 7.5 ECTS
Each double module = 15.0 ECTS
Standard course load for a year 8 single modules (= 60 ECTS)
Division of academic years (semester, 2 semesters
trimester)
Oxford Brookes Global Team won’t be able to provide
module syllabuses before the application or at the time of
Module syllabus
the application. Students must request them directly from
the GMET
From 2024-2025 academic year, Architecture School
(including interior architecture) will only be able to apply for
Architecture Students
an Autumn Semester placement. No Spring Semester
(January Start) will be allowed.
From the 2024-2025 academic year, the University English
University English Programme Programme is not going to accept Spring Term
placements.
Requirements
Academic requirements You should have completed at least one year of university
studies and have a good academic record, with a GPA
(Grade Point Average) of 2.8 or higher (on a 4.0 scale for
the USA) or equivalent.
English language requirements If you are not a native English speaker you will have to
meet our English language requirements .
Admission
Nomination Deadline Full Academic Year (September 2023 - May 2024): 15 April 2024
Semester 1 (September - December 2023): 15 April 20224
Semester 2 (January - May 2024): 15 September 2024
Application deadline Full Academic Year (September 2023 - May 2024): 15 May 2024
Semester 1 (September - December 2023): 15 May 2024
▪ Semester 2 (January - May 2024): 15 October 2024
Nomination Portal >>> HERE
For students applying for https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
1 semester
Student Visa for students Information about the Student Visa
applying for 1 Academic Student visa application cost: £490.00
Year Information about the Healthcare Surcharge
Health Supercharge as part of your visa application £776.00 per year:
Total cost :£1266.00
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) will be provided directly to
students 3-4 weeks after the application deadline
Finances
Exchange students do not pay tuition fees
Study Abroad students should view the fee information on
Tuition fee
our website:
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/study/fees
Fees:
Accommodation
Around £328 week (£1,312/month)
Personal expenditure
National Currency Sterling pound £££
Accommodation
Type of student accommodation (e.g. Halls of residence
University residence, share flat)
Accommodation contract dates Dates for 2024/25
Accommodation application Students coming for one semester or a full year –
students need to complete the accommodation application
form
Are residence halls closed during summer Yes, however we offer temporary accommodation
holidays? Contracts for halls are inclusive of breaks, students do not
have to move out during the Easter break.
Meal plan Catered and self–catering depending on hall of residence
Please see: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-at-
brookes/accommodation/prospective-students/halls/
Student Services
International Student Advice Team http://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/isat/
Visas and Immigration https://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/isat/visas/
Pre-Arrival Guide https://www.brookes.ac.uk/new-students/
Computer Services http://obis.brookes.ac.uk/
Career Center http://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/careers/
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/support-
Student Central
services/student-central/
Library www.brookes.ac.uk/services/library/
Sports Center https://www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport/
E m b ra ce yo ur f ut ur e Study Abroad and Exchange 2024-2025
Welcome
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"At Oxford Brookes we are delighted to welcome international students from across
the world. You help us to build a community of diversity that benefits everybody. Here
you will be encouraged, challenged and supported to achieve your goals. Our ways of
teaching, support systems and other activities are designed to give you opportunities
to build your confidence and realise your ambitions. We want to know where you’re
aiming and we make it our business to get you there. We are proud of our students and
graduates as they go out into the world to achieve great things."
PROFESSOR ALISTAIR FITT, VICE-CHANCELLOR
Contents
4 Oxford: A great place for students 12 Brookes Union: Here For You
7 Why Oxford Brookes? 13 Sport
8 21st century teaching and learning 14 Life at Brookes: where you will live
9 Supporting Your Student Journey 15 Fees and living costs
10 What you can study 16 How to apply
11 English Language Courses 17 Get in touch
The University aims to provide clear and accurate information in All information is correct at the time of going to print.
line with guidance issued to higher education providers by the Following publication, please refer to the University’s
Competition and Markets Authority on consumer protection law. website for the most up-to-date details.
www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange
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“As soon as I saw the university for the first
time I was amazed. I came through the John
Henry Brookes Building and it’s just amazing ...
I’ve already recommended Oxford Brookes to
a lot of my friends.”
MUHAMED SELMANI, CROATIA, INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA
Why Oxford Brookes?
Contents
Oxford: a great
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place for students
Look beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires and impressive
history and you’ll find a vibrant and diverse student
community. Whether you’re looking for museums, pubs,
galleries, parks or delicious food, you’ll definitely find the
Oxford for you.
“Living in Oxford? I feel it’s one of
the most amazing experiences … I
have found that the local people here
in Oxford are really welcoming and
friendly … I simply love the city.”
NIVEDITA BRAHMA, INDIA, PRE-MASTER’S CERTIFICATE
Airline buses connect
Oxford with London
Heathrow and Gatwick
Westgate shopping airports day and night
centre airline.oxfordbus.co.uk
O2 Academy,
Cowley Road
Punting on the
River Cherwell
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View from the Varsity Club,
Oxford city centre
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Oxford: student city
We know that choosing where to go to university is a big decision and that not all students want
the same thing. Luckily, Oxford has something for everyone.
1. Oxford Brookes University, 6. Punting down the River Cherwell 12. Natural History Museum and Pitt
Headington Campus A quintessentially Oxford experience, Rivers Museum
Located in Headington, a leafy punting is a unique way to see the city From dinosaur skeletons to shrunken
residential suburb, our main campus is from the river. heads – these museums are free to
walking distance from parks and a short enter and hold more than 5 million
7. Oxford Botanic Gardens
bus ride from the city centre and the specimens!
With free entry for Oxford Brookes
Cowley Road.
students, you can explore Britain’s 13. Radcliffe Camera
2. South Park oldest botanic garden that has over One of Oxford’s most photographed
Two minutes walk from our Headington 6,000 different plant species! landmarks, the area around here will
Campus, this green space offers some have you feeling like you’ve stepped
8. Queen’s Lane Coffee House
of the best views of Oxford’s beautiful back in time.
A great place to grab a coffee or slice
skyline.
of cake. Opened in 1654, it’s reputed to Find all of these on the Oxford map
3. Cowley Road be the oldest continually working coffee on the next page ...
A vibrant area with places to eat from house in the whole of Europe.
all corners of the globe. With pubs,
9. Westgate shopping centre
bars and cafes, it’s a firm favourite with
Find over 100 stores, a cinema,
students.
restaurants, cafes, junkyard golf, a
4. O2 Academy Oxford gym and much more. There’s plenty to
This Cowley Road music venue hosts see and do, with many places offering
headline acts, as well as club nights. student discounts.
Brookes Sport student nights take place
10. Modern Art Oxford
here every Wednesday during semester
Free and open to all, this gallery
time.
showcases cutting-edge exhibitions and
5. The Ultimate Picture Palace innovative programmes.
Offering student discounts, this is
11. Ashmolean Museum
Oxford’s first independent cinema,
With free entry, this art and archaeology
showing everything from the latest
museum has world famous collections,
blockbusters, to foreign language films
including Egyptian mummies and the
and the classics.
largest collection of Raphael drawings.
Radcliffe Camera
Oxford: a great place for students
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17%
of our students
are international,
from more than
The only UK university ranked
140 countries
in the top 50 institutions under
HESA 2019/20
50 years old
QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50 2021
Our global MBA
programme is in
2 nd the top 20 world
ranking
2021 QS Online MBA Rankings
young university in
the UK for teaching
Among the world’s
Times Higher Education Young
University Rankings 2020 top universities
in 13 individual
subject areas:
• Accounting and Aeronautical &
Finance Manufacturing
• Architecture & • English Language
Built Environment and Literature
95%
• Biological Sciences • Hospitality
• Business & & Leisure
Management Management
Studies • Law
of Oxford Brookes • Computer Science • Modern
students are in & Information Languages
Systems • Politics &
employment and/or • Economics and International
further study within Econometrics Studies
6 months of • Education
graduating • Engineering –
Mechanical,
HESA Destination of Leavers 2018 QS World University Rankings by
Subject 2021
Why Oxford Brookes?21st century
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teaching and
learning
Our campus facilities bring together library
and teaching spaces with social learning
areas, the Brookes Union and student
support.
Our inspirational study spaces have been Teaching Excellence
designed to offer flexibility and choice Brookes lecturers ignite a passion for their subject – you will
to suit the way you learn best – whether enjoy learning that fuels your enthusiasm and imagination.
through lectures, discussions, debate or Our teaching staff are renowned for their friendly and
quiet study. supportive approach.
You will learn from the best. Many of our academics are
Each of our campuses offer a vibrant mix world leaders in their field and are regularly recognised for
of learning spaces and specialist facilities, the commitment they show to their students and subject.
including workshops, labs and studios.
The way we teach
Teaching is offered through a wide range of methods
combining the best of both traditional and progressive
OPEN styles:
24/7
Lectures are for large groups of students, often in formal
lecture theatres, where you will receive a presentation on a
Over specific subject.
25,000
during semester in our
Seminars are in smaller groups and allow greater
Headington library
interaction between teachers and fellow students.
online resources
Tutorials are informal sessions, often one-to-one with your
tutor.
Practicals apply to science, technology and vocational
subjects.
400,000 1,150
IT services and Brookes Virtual include:
• computers available 24/7 and laptop loan
paper-based study spaces • free Wi-Fi so you can study using mobile devices
journals and books over 4 libraries • computer service desk open daily.
www.brookes.ac.uk/exchangeSupporting your
student journey 9
Starting university is exciting but also a
time of great change. You may well be
living independently for the first time and
learning to balance your new lifestyle with
your studies, so we’ve made it as easy as
possible for you to access a wide range of
support and advice.
International Student Advice Team (ISAT)
Our specialist team for international students can advise
you on visas and immigration before you arrive here and
throughout your time at Oxford Brookes. The team organises
social events for international students including a welcome
programme and day trips to UK cities and famous places.
Our Global Buddies programme provides a friendly welcome
for international students, putting you in touch with current
UK students to help you settle into Oxford life.
Envelope isat@brookes.ac.uk
www.brookes.ac.uk/students/isat
Wellbeing service Other support services
Delivered by a team of friendly, Personal academic adviser –
professional support staff, our a member of teaching staff providing
Wellbeing Service offers a range of academic support throughout the
confidential services, with specialists duration of your course.
on hand to provide advice and
Student support co-ordinators –
encouragement on:
based in each subject area, they are
“Reach out for support, • learning support the first person to go to for support
with personal issues or concerns with
because you will be given • specialist mentoring
your studies.
it and it won’t be in a • medical issues
Medical Centre and NHS dental
way that’s overbearing • disability support clinic – based on Headington
or confusing. It’s just • equality, diversity and inclusion
Campus. Other campuses have local
straightforward and doctors’ surgeries nearly.
• spiritual issues
simple, which is really, Academic English support – a
• childcare range of options to help you develop
really nice.” the academic language skills you need
• mental and emotional wellbeing.
for your degree.
ASTON POLLINGTON, USA,
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION www.brookes.ac.uk/students/
The Centre for Academic
DIPLOMA FOLLOWED BY LLB LAW wellbeing
Development – offers dedicated
support in study skills, academic
language and communication, and
maths and statistics.
Supporting your student journeyWhat you can study
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We offer a range of undergraduate modules that suit your interests or relate to topics you
are studying at home.
Architecture* • Information Technology for Business Psychology and Social Work
• Architecture • Mathematics • Psychology
• Design Education • Social work
• Interior Architecture • Early Childhood Social Sciences
Arts, Digital Media and Publishing • Education Studies • Anthropology
• Digital Media Production • Primary Teacher Education • Criminology
• Film Healthcare • Criminology and Law
• Fine Art (Restricted subject area. Please contact the • Geography
• Graphic Design Global Exchanges Team for more details) • International Relations
• Media, Journalism and Publishing • Nursing (Adult) • International Relations and Politics
• Music (Music majors only) • Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) • Politics
• Photography • Nursing (Children’s) • Social Anthropology
• Nursing (Mental Health) • Sociology
Biological and Medical Sciences
• Midwifery Sports, Exercise and Nutrition
• Animal Biology and Conservation • Occupational Therapy • Nutrition
• Biological Sciences • Paramedic Science • Physical Activity and Health Promotion
• Biological Sciences (Genetics and Genomics) • Physiotherapy • Sport and Exercise Science
• Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences) • Sport, Coaching and Physical Education
• Biological Sciences (Zoology) Marketing, Events and Hospitality
• Biomedical Sciences • Business and Marketing Management
• Equine Science • Events Management
• Equine Science and Thoroughbred • International Hospitality and Tourism CHOOSING MODULES
Management Management
FOR YOUR COURSE
• Medical Science • Marketing and Events Management
• Marketing Communications Management • Our courses are broken down into
Built Environment • Marketing Management equal-sized study units known as
• Building Surveying Humanities
• Construction Project Management modules. Each module consists
• Applied Languages
• Property Development and Planning • Communication, Media and Culture
of teaching support, private study
• Quantity Surveying and Commercial • Drama, Theatre and Acting and assessment.
Management • English Language and Linguistics
• Real Estate • English Literature
• You will normally select four
• Urban Design, Planning and Development • English Literature with Creative Writing single modules per semester or
Business and Management • History equivalent. Double modules can
• Accounting and Economics • History of Art also be taken; however some can
• Accounting and Finance • Japanese Studies last a full academic year, so these
• Business and Finance • Liberal Arts
are not available if you are only
• Business and Law • Philosophy
studying for one semester.
• Business and Management Law
• Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship • Law • A Language module can be added
• Business Management and Geography • Law with Business to your programme as a 5th
• Business Management and International • Law with Criminology
Relations module. There will be no additional
• Economics, Finance and International Mechanical Engineering and Motorsports charge for this module for Study
Business • Automotive Engineering with Electric Abroad (fee-paying) students.
• Economics, Politics and International Vehicles
Relations • Electro-Mechanical Engineering • Formal teaching is usually around
• International Business Management • Mechanical Engineering 3 hours a week in subjects like
• Management • Mechanical Engineering Design humanities and social sciences,
• Motorsport Engineering
Computing and Mathematics • Motorsport Technology and 6 hours a week in science
••Artificial
Computer Intelligence
Science for Cyber Security
and technology and some
• Computer Science vocational subjects.
GAINING CREDIT FOR YOUR STUDIES AT OXFORD BROOKES • Generally teaching takes place
during the first 12 weeks. For
All credits gained whilst studying can be transferred to your home university
the rest of the semester you
degree. You will earn either UK CATS (Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme)
will complete all the relevant
credits or European ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits.
assessments; this can include
Oxford Brookes modules CATS credits ECTS credits coursework or examinations.
1 single module 15 7.5 • There are two semesters per
academic year.
1 double module 30 15
• The first semester is from
1 semester’s workload (4 modules) 60 30 September to December. The
1 semester’s workload (8 modules) 120 60 second semester is from January
to May
For more information please contact studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk
* Architecture is not open to students wishing to study at Oxford Brookes University for one semester only
www.brookes.ac.uk/exchangeEnglish Language KEY FACTS
courses If you are continuing your
studies here, you will not need
to take another external English
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language examination to meet
the language requirements of
You can take our University English (pre-sessional) course your next course
before, or as part of, a study abroad programme. Our core class sizes are kept
small so you get the attention
This course will improve your English The use of authentic materials in the you need
language skills for any of our courses. It classroom will develop your knowledge As a University English student
will familiarise you with university life, our and understanding of studying at you are an integral part of our
study facilities and teaching methods university level and also of British life and student community
before starting your main programme. culture.
You will be taught by high-quality
The course includes: We offer 6 or 12 week courses. Please teaching staff and supported by
• academic reading contact the study abroad and exchanges your own personal academic
team if you would like advice on the most adviser.
• academic writing suitable course length for you.
The course length will be tailored
• academic listening and speaking There may be an additional charge for to suit your needs.
University English courses. See page 15.
• study and research skills
What are your options
If you need IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in speaking and listening (the requirement for most of our study abroad
or exchange programmes at Oxford Brookes):
Your current IELTS 1st Semester 2nd Semester Start dates
IELTS 4.5-5.0 University English University English September (12 week course)
IELTS 5.0-6.0 and GPA 2.8 University English Undergraduate June (12 week course)
academic subjects* July (6 week course)
September (12 week course)
IELTS 6.0+ and GPA 2.8 Undergraduate Undergraduate September
academic subjects* academic subjects*
*The length of courses in this table is intended as a guide, but may vary.
English language courses12 Brookes Union:
Here for you Fighting
Run by students for students, we
represent the student voice so that you your corner
can get on and make the most of Our independent advice
team supports students
your time at Oxford Brookes. on housing matters,
academic issues,
Find out more at brookesunion.org.uk
student fifinance and
more.
Belong
We have
over 100
student-led
societies.
Societies are a great way to
make new friends and try
new things.
Stress less
We help support
students with their
mental health and
wellbeing; whether
that’s by running our
Stress Less Week,
packed full with
activities including yoga,
mindfulness and crafts,
or by campaigning
to improve student
wellbeing services.
safety first
We run the Safe Taxi scheme to help
students get home safely if they don’t
have the cash to do so. We also run
personal safety campaigns and last
year handed out
over 1,000 personal
safety alarms.
www.brookes.ac.uk/exchangeSport Brookes Sport climbing wall
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From American football to Zumba, Brookes
Sport offers plenty of opportunities to get active,
compete, or simply make friends!
Supporting performance
On the competitive side #TEAMBrookes has a huge range of sports
clubs you can join. Wednesdays are the sporting highlight of the week
– teams travel across the country and host fixtures across Oxford as
part of British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition.
www.brookes.ac.uk/brookes-sport
Facilities
With excellent facilities and equipment we offer something for
everyone, including:
• Oxfordshire’s premier climbing wall
• group exercise and wellness classes
• recreational sport and activities
• a swimming pool, boathouse, courts, pitches, sports bar and
more. We are ranked
among the best
university rowing
We compete in programmes in
around 40 the world
teams BUCs (BUCS)
sports at both a
regional and
national level
Oxford Brookes
Racing finished 1st
Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR), the in the UK and 2nd in
award-winning Formula Student the world in the 2019
Formula Student
team from Oxford Brookes competitions.
University, is open to any Oxford
Brookes students wanting to
get involved. It doesn’t make a
difference what year you’re in,
or even what you’re studying – it
doesn’t need to be engineering! If
you’re passionate about racing you
can get involved!
SportLife at
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Brookes:
where you
will live
Students coming to Oxford
Brookes on exchange or
study abroad programmes
can apply to live in our
for one semester.
university halls of residence. Coming for one semester
Living in halls is a great There is specific accommodation Coming for the full academic year
available to students coming for one
way to be part of university semester, usually in the halls close to
You can apply for a wide range
of our halls, including en suite
life, meet new people and our Headington Campus. Typically
accommodation. Check our website
experience life in the UK. you will be living in a flat with other
for the full list available.
exchange students who will be staying
Living in halls EXAMPLE ACCOMMODATION*
• Guaranteed accommodation – just
apply by the deadline
• Self-catered flats – cook with your
flatmates in the communal kitchens
• Less hassle – utility bills and contents
insurance included
• Flexible payments – you can pay in
instalments at no extra cost
Size of hall Location Facilities Approximate cost
• All of our halls are on a BROOKESbus per week
route and students living in halls can
purchase a discounted bus pass single study 500 yards Shared £143.01
which entitles you to free travel on bedrooms in flats from Headington bathrooms
(The price is for single-
these services of 5 to 6 people Campus semester contract starting
in September 2021 for
• A welcoming community – our Exchange students)
residence team are on site 24/7 and
put on social events and activities *For the most recent information please visit in our website the accommodation
around the year to help you settle in section at www.brookes.ac.uk/accommodation
How to apply
You will be invited to apply online
for your accommodation. You
will be contacted directly by the
“As an international Accommodation Bureau with details Accommodation
Bureau
student, when I left home of how to apply and the deadlines for
doing so. +44 (0) 1865
I felt a little overwhelmed phone
We offer accommodation for 534444 option 3 then
but living in halls helped students with medical conditions and option 1
me feel part of the disabilities. If you require a particular Envelope
community. I met a lot of type of room, including an adapted
accomm@brookes.ac.uk
room or specialist equipment, please
new people from different include this information when you www.brookes.ac.uk/
cultures and countries apply so we can find a suitable room. accommodation
and I’m still in touch with www.brookes.ac.uk/studying-
many of them.” at-brookes/accommodation/
prospective-students
DANIYA MUKHAMBET, KAZAKHSTAN
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living costs 15
Studying at Oxford Brookes Period Tuition fees
for 1 semester or a full
academic year is a great Per Single Module £1,155
investment in your future.
Study abroad
If you are applying through one of our Approximate accommodation fees
overseas representatives or a partner
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/prospective-students/accommodation-fees
institution, for example your current
college, there may be a package which
includes tuition, accommodation and
additional benefits. The institution you
are applying through can supply you
with the most up-to-date fees.
If you are applying independently, the
table shows the fees that apply for
pre-sessional and undergraduate
courses. If you are a postgraduate
student and are interested in the study
abroad programme please contact the
study abroad and exchanges office.
Exchange
If applicable, tuition fees are paid
through your home institution. You will
normally have to pay accommodation
fees (see tuition fees table) and other
expenses such as travel and food. For
a list of our exchange partners visit:
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/
study/study-abroad-and-
exchanges/exchange-partners
Financial aid
If you are from the USA you may be
able to use your Federal Financial
Aid towards the cost of our study
abroad programme as we are
registered with the US Department
of Education (registration number
G20879). Please check with your Living in Oxford
home institution. The amount of money you will need for living costs will depend on your course and
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/ individual level of spending. The UK Visas and Immigration service recommends you
study/study-abroad-and- have at least £1,015 per month for living costs when studying outside of London.
exchanges/ Living costs will vary significantly from student to student, so you should think
realistically about what you spend.
Fees and living costsHow to apply APPLICATION
DEADLINES
16 For Semester 1
(September –
We welcome applicants from all countries with a wide December):
range of international qualifications. We are happy to look 15 May 2024
into all applications on an individual basis, because if you
For Semester 2
are interested in coming then we are interested in finding (January – May):
out about you. We are here to make sure your studies get 15 October
off to the right start.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION PROCESS APPLY FOR YOUR VISA
To apply for our exchange and You will need to provide the Immigration advice in the UK is
study abroad programmes you will following supporting documents: regulated and the International
need to meet our academic, and Student Advice Team (ISAT) are the
English language requirements (if
• a copy of your passport University’s designated immigration
English is not your first language). • evidence of your English advisers.
language qualifications (if English If your nationality is not British
Academic requirements
is not your first language) (or you are not from the United
You should have completed at least
• an academic transcript and an Kingdom), you will need a visa to
one year of university studies, have
official translation (if this is not in come to the UK and study a course.
a good academic record and a GPA
English) which shows evidence of Please check whether you need a
of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
your background in the chosen visa or not, please visit:
English language requirements www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
subject(s).
If you are not a native speaker of Most students will need to apply
If you are an exchange student, you
English, please ensure that you meet for a student visa or a Visitor visa
should contact the International
our English language requirements if your course is less than 6 months.
Office in your home university for
of IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in reading application information and a list of For more information about visas and
and writing and 5.5 in listening and required supporting documents. immigration, please visit our website:
speaking) or equivalent. https://www.brookes.ac.uk/
If you do not meet our English students/isat/visas
language requirements we offer You can also contact our International
a pre-sessional University English Student Advice Team at
course (see page 11), which will isat@brookes.ac.uk
help you reach the required level.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS FOR VISAS
If you need a student visa there’s
a range of qualifications we can
accept as evidence of your English
language level. If you are from a
country that the UK Visas and
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME Immigration (UKVI) considers to be
majority English speaking, then you
If you are studying at one of our will not have to prove your English
partner universities you can come language level for visa purposes.
to Oxford Brookes as an exchange
student. If you are applying for our University
English courses you must take a
We have exchange agreements UKVI approved SELT test.
with around 150 institutions
worldwide.
For more information about entry requirements, exchange
programmes, application process or English language
requirements for visas please visit our website for the most
up to date information: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/
study/study-abroad-and-exchanges/
www.brookes.ac.uk/exchangeGet in touch
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GLOBAL EXCHANGES
AND STUDY ABROAD
TEAM
phone
+44 (0) 7552 339486
Envelope
studyabroad@brookes.ac.uk
JOIN AN OPEN DAY
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/
open-days/
BOOK A CAMPUS TOUR
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/
study/contact-and-meet-us/
book-a-campus-tour/
MEET US IN YOUR COUNTRY
https://www.brookes.ac.uk/
study/international-students/
your-country
Get in touchHow to find us
Oxford is well connected by
train and coach to most major
UK cities, as well as Heathrow
and Gatwick airports. There’s
detailed information about
getting to Oxford on our website
www.brookes.ac.uk/travel
Travelling to and
from London
Oxford is only
60 minutes by train and Edinburgh
80 minutes by coach
to London
Belfast
Leeds
Dublin Manchester
Norwich
Birmingham
Stansted Airport
OXFORD Airport
Cardiff Luton
London
Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
FIND OUT MORE Plymouth
www.brookes.ac.uk/international/
study-abroad-and-exchanges/
coming-to-brookes
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