The city of Oxford
Located in the heart of England, Oxford is a beautiful city with a rich cultural history.
Oxford Brookes is situated 50 miles from London in the city of Oxford. As one of the world’s great student cities, Oxford is a great place to live and study as it is big enough to offer something for people of all interests, yet small enough to feel welcoming and accessible.
Oxford is famous for its architecture, museums, rowing, punting and scenic riverside walks. The city is also bursting with restaurants, cafés, theatres, cinemas and shops, and we even have our very own covered market that was established in 1774.
As there are 30,000 students from all over the world in Oxford, the city has a vibrant, youthful and cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are plenty of bars, pubs and nightclubs throughout the city and Oxford’s main multicultural area, Cowley Road, is a popular destination for students as the area is full of exciting places to eat and drink and you can find somewhere to suit all budgets.
Fast facts
- Oxford has approximately 150,000 residents, 30,000 of which are students.
- 9.3 million tourists visit the City of Oxford each year.
- Oxford has over 1,500 buildings nationally recognised for their cultural and historical significance.
- In 1683 Oxford's Ashmolean Museum was the first museum in the world to be opened to the public.
- The Pitt Rivers museum in Oxford hosts one of the world's best anthropological collections.
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Studying in Oxford
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