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At Oxford Brookes, you’ll learn from award-winning researchers and world-class educators informed by the latest developments in your field. We're proud to nurture strong industry links and provide excellent placements and opportunities to prepare you for a successful career.

We also offer a range of support throughout your student journey and beyond, to help you reach your full potential. This includes personalised support from your Academic Advisor, free study skills resources and regular workshops and events to enhance your university experience.

Oxford is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK, with a vibrant, welcoming community and thriving student population. From its historical architecture, beautiful gardens and open spaces to its lively arts and culture scene - there’s something here for everyone.

Discover what our students love most about living and studying in Oxford.

Our Swindon campus is located close to amenities, retail parks and the town centre, which is packed with cafes, shops, restaurants and activities to enjoy outside of your studies. The Great Western Hospital is also nearby and provides excellent placement opportunities. You'll be part of a diverse and supportive community of students and staff here.

Moving into your own place can be one of the most exciting parts of university life. We offer a wide range of accommodation options that are situated close to bus, walking and cycling routes, making it easy for you to get to lectures and around the city on a budget. 

Explore our halls of residences and shared housing and contact our Accommodation Office for further help and guidance.

We offer a range of resources to help you with the costs of student life, and the Student Money Advice team can support you with managing your finances and advice about funding your studies. Find out more about budgeting, student discounts and other useful information on our living costs webpage.

You may also be considering getting a part-time job to financially support yourself while you’re at university. We promote the wide range of student-friendly work opportunities, including our Student Ambassador and other campus-based roles, on our Careers Portal. The Careers team can help you with building your CV, writing cover letters, and preparing for interviews. 

Our unique, modern campuses and state-of-the-art academic facilities make Oxford Brookes a fantastic environment for learning and practice.

Headington Campus is set across Gipsy Lane, Headington Hill and Marston Road sites, which are within a short walking distance of each other. 

At Headington Campus you’ll find:

• our main library with subject-specific librarians
• the Brookes Union reception and social spaces 
• the Brookes Sport centre with a premier climbing centre
• a range of cafes and catering outlets
• an on-site shop, doctor’s surgery and dental care facilities.

We also have a campus in Swindon, which is home to a subject library, clinical skills lab and up-to-date simulation training equipment. Swindon Campus is also located close to excellent healthcare placement partners.

Book a campus tour to explore our award-winning academic and social spaces, lecture halls, libraries, leisure facilities and more.

Can’t get to us in person? We have a range of videos and virtual tours on our website, so you can explore our campuses and student accommodation online.

There are lots of opportunities at Oxford Brookes to connect with people, discover other cultures and develop new skills. 

When you enrol at the University, you’ll automatically become a member of Brookes Union and benefit from its services and activities. Attending Freshers’ events and getting involved with the range of student groups, societies and networks on offer is a great way to make friends and dive into student life.

Brookes Sport and Active Wellness also invites you to try something new, join a student club or boost your personal wellbeing.

These are just some of the ways to make the most of being part of our diverse and welcoming community, and you don’t have to do it all right away. Your student experience will be unique to you, and we’ll support you to build your network and take things at your own pace. Whoever you are, you belong here.

Start connecting on Unibuddy

Join our undergraduate Unibuddy community to get support and advice, connect with future coursemates and make friends before you arrive! Now that you’ve received an offer, look out for your email invitation to sign up.

You can easily travel around Oxford by foot, bicycle, and e-scooter and our Headington Campus is connected by a range of bus routes to the rest of the city. As an Oxford Brookes student, you’ll be able to make the most of a range of local and national student travel offers, including the option to purchase a subsidised annual bus pass to save up to hundreds of pounds a year.

If you’re planning to travel to Oxford from further away, you can use the local Park and Ride sites, trains or coaches from a range of stops across the city. 

You can also get to our Swindon Campus using public transport options.

Going to university isn’t just about developing academically. It’s the opportunity to explore who you are as an individual, develop key life skills, build your confidence and make connections that will last a lifetime.

Here’s what you need to do after you accept your offer:

1. Apply for accommodation - the Accommodation Office will email you with information about how to apply.
2. Meet the conditions of your offer to secure your place - these are clearly stated in your offer letter (if applicable) and some conditions may have specific deadlines.
3. Prepare for your arrival - the Student Induction team will send you information about enrolment and induction nearer to your start date. In the meantime, keep an eye on our new students webpages for everything you need to know before you arrive.

If you are applying from outside of the UK, please see our detailed overview of next steps for international students, including our standard timeline for September entry.