Student statistics

Our 18,167 students are women and men of all ages from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds. They are enrolled on courses that range from foundation to postgraduate level. 17% are overseas (non-UK) students coming from 132(*) countries worldwide.

Statistic Number / percentage

Total student body (2008/09)

 18,167

Gender

Male
Female

 
41%
59%

Level of study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Research

 

77%
22%
1%

Mode of study

Full-time and Sandwich
Part-time

 

70%
30%

Areas of study

Medicine and dentistry
Subjects allied to medicine
Biological sciences
Veterinary science
Agriculture and related subjects
Physical sciences
Mathematical sciences
Computer science
Engineering and technology
Architecture, building and planning
Social studies
Law
Business and administrative studies
Mass communications and documentation
Languages
Historical and philosophical studies
Creative arts and design
Education
Combined

 

0%
19%
4%
0%
0%
1%
0%
3%
6%
11%
6%
4%
18%
3%
4%
5%
2%
13%
2%

Student domicile

UK
EU
Non-EU

 

83%
6%
11%

Classification of first degrees awarded

First class
Upper second
Lower second
Third class
Unclassified

 

13%
49%
29%
2%
8%

Source: All data from Higher Education Statistics Agency and Infoview (*).

Note:  The HESA population excludes writing-up and sabbatical students from 2007/08 onwards.

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Brookes was chosen by the Carbon Trust as one of the three UK universities it supports in its determination to improve carbon management and environmental performance. The University was funded to engage Energy for Sustainable Development (ESD) in its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. See more about our environmental credentials..