New students

Hello and welcome to Oxford Brookes University!

We are the Student Induction Team and we welcome all new students to Oxford Brookes. We will be here to guide and support you as you settle into university life from before you arrive through to the first few weeks of semester.

  • If you are joining us in January, please check our webpages again from Monday 15 December 2025 for more information about preparing for life at Oxford Brookes.
  • If you started your course in September and need any further help, please contact one of the following:
  • If you are a GBS student you can find information about GBS enrolment here.

Key dates for January 2026

  • 15 December 2025: view the new student webpages
  • 6 January 2026: view your course induction schedule for Induction Week
  • 17 and 18 January 2026: Arrivals Weekend
  • 19 to 23 January 2026: Induction Week
  • 26 January 2026: Semester begins

Ask us a question

You can email us at any time of year at induction@brookes.ac.uk. During induction periods we are also available on campus, by phone and via online chat.

If you would like to get in touch with any other teams and services at Brookes please refer to our list of useful contacts.

Student bus passes

Enrolled students can purchase an annual Oxford CityZone bus pass at a substantial discount. Check our webpage for the discounts available and how to purchase your pass.