How to apply

From submitting your application, through to when you arrive at Brookes, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

There are various ways to apply to study with us as an international student. The application process will vary depending on the type of course you are applying for.

Undergraduate

Apply directly to the university or through UCAS (using the institution code OXFD O66).

Postgraduate

Apply directly to the university.

Certain courses (such as the Graduate Diploma in Law and some Education courses) have different application routes. Please check the individual course pages for information about your chosen course.

International pathways courses

For pre-sessional English, International Foundation Diplomas and Pre-Master’s courses, you should apply directly to the university.

Research degrees

You should apply directly for postgraduate research courses. You will need to contact the relevant postgraduate research tutor to discuss your proposal informally before you apply.

International applicant dates and deadlines

It’s important to be aware of key application deadlines. Important updates will also be communicated via email once you have submitted your application.

September 2023 entry

First date for CAS issuance

21 April 2023

Application deadline

30 April 2023 - for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Syria
31 May 2023 - for all other countries

Closed courses

Due to high demand, applications for the following motorsport and engineering courses are now closed for September 2023 entry:

MEng Mechanical Engineering
MEng Motorsport Engineering
MEng Automotive Engineering Electric Vehicles
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering Design
BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering Electric Vehicles
BEng (Hons) Electro-Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Motorsport Technology

Applications for the following healthcare courses are now closed for September 2023 entry:

BA (Hons) Social Work
MA Social Work
BSc (Hons) Midwifery
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
MSc Nursing (Mental Health)
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)

Applications for the following business courses are now closed for September 2023 entry:

MSc International Business Management
MSc Finance
MSc Marketing
MSc International Business Management & Entrepreneurship
MSc Management
MSc International Business & Marketing Management

Applications for the following courses are now closed for September 2023 entry:

MSc Data Analytics
MSc Construction Project Management

Applications for all other courses must be submitted by:

30 April 2023 - for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Syria

31 May 2023 - for all other countries

Deposit deadline

15 July 2023 - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Syria
31 July 2023 - all other countries

CAS issuance deadline

25 August 2023

Induction and Teaching start dates

18 September 2023 - induction events start
25 September 2023 - teaching starts

January 2024 entry

First date for CAS issuance

16 October 2023

Application deadline

23 October 2023

Deposit deadline

24 November 2023 - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Syria
8 December 2023 - all other countries

CAS issuance deadline

19 December 2023

Induction and Teaching start dates

22 January 2024 - induction events start
29 January 2024 - teaching starts

What supporting documents will I need?

Proof of your qualifications

We usually require full official academic transcripts and certificates, with officially translated copies if the originals are not in English.

Proof of your English language skills

If English is not your first language, we require proof of your English language ability. For further guidance on the qualifications we can accept, please see our English Language requirements.

A personal statement

Your personal statement is a chance to express why you have chosen the course, why you have chosen to study at Oxford Brookes and why you are a suitable candidate for the course. Your personal statement should be around 500 words in length.

An academic or professional reference letter

Reference letters should be from someone who knows you academically, such as your teacher. We may be able to accept a professional reference from a recent employer if you are unable to obtain an academic reference. The references should be on official headed paper, signed and dated.