A global reputation

Studying at Oxford Brookes puts you at the centre of one of the most highly skilled and thriving economies in Europe.

You are investing a lot in your degree, and you need good returns on your investment.

Oxford is a great place to start building your career: businesses and institutions have flourished in Oxford for centuries. 

The city has consistently high levels of employment and its residents are amongst the most highly qualified in the country.

It is known across the world as an educational, scientific and technological centre of excellence.  The work and life experience you gain here, in addition to your qualifications, can make a huge difference to your chances in the job market. 

Our local links

Oxford Brookes' strong links with local employers give our students excellent access to work experience, whether paid or voluntary, across all of these areas:

• The John Radcliffe and Churchill hospitals and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre - all have national and international reputations and are part of one of the UK's largest NHS teaching trusts.

• The automotive, motorsport and related industries - we have excellent links with BMW and with the Formula 1 teams

• Leading IT Companies - all within easy reach of the city including Sophos, Oracle and Nominet. 

• Publishing -  Oxford is a major publishing centre with Elsevier, Macmillan Education, Oxford University Press, Pearson Education and many more based here. 
• Hospitality and tourism play a key role in the region's success.  Some 9.5m tourists are estimated to visit each year.  Malmaison, Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons and the Macdonald Randolph Hotel all proivde local student placements.  We also have our own award-winning restaurant.
• The third sector - Oxford has one of the highest concentrations of non-governmental organisations outside London, including world-reknown Oxfam
• Both Biotechnology and Media and Communications thrive in the area and the diverse range of industry includes over 1,400 high-tech firms.
• Science Parks - Oxfordshire has more than any other county in the UK.  Oxford Brookes staff and graduates help provide the skills, research and expertise that drive the area’s innovative spirit

The breadth of enterprise, culture and opportunities in Oxford creates a unique and stimulating place in which to live and learn.