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Welcome to our community

At Oxford Brookes University, we warmly welcome students from South Africa to our diverse international community. Studying in the historic city of Oxford offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world-renowned academic culture while building a global network in a city famous for its heritage and vibrant student life.

We understand the importance of affordability, cultural support and career outcomes for South African students, so we offer guidance on scholarships, living costs and settling into life in the UK. When you graduate, you’ll have a respected UK qualification, international perspective and the confidence to pursue opportunities globally.

We also provide a range of opportunities to enhance your employability, including internships, networking events and career development support. By the time you graduate, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, experience and confidence to succeed internationally.

Meet your country advisor

The Africa Team

Based in Nigeria

Itunu Ogunjimni

Based in Nigeria

“ The UK came up as a good option - it’s a similar time zone to my family, and culturally somewhat similar and obviously English being the home language. Brookes came up as a good option because it is very central [in the UK], being in Oxford, a lovely city to live in.”

Georgie, South Africa, LLB (Hons) Law


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Global scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships to help make studying at Oxford Brookes more affordable. Students who are starting their degree with us could qualify for one of our International Student Scholarships.

Find out more about what scholarships are available to you. 


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What can you study at Oxford Brookes?

Whether you’re looking to pursue your passion, further your career, or move in a new direction, we have a wide range of degrees that can help you achieve your goal. 

Popular courses

Not sure where to start? Here are some popular courses studied by students from South Africa.

Architecture

From your first day on our architecture degree, you’ll be working on a live project with a client, deadline, and budget. You’ll soak up inspiration on field trips to architectural practices and iconic landmarks in the UK and abroad, learning from the people who designed them and the communities they

Business and Management

What value should businesses place on the environment? Can organisations drive change in society and help to solve global challenges? What can large firms learn from disruptive start-ups? From day one on our Business and Management degree.

Finance

Do you aspire to be the brains behind the money management of major organisations? Our MSc Accounting and Finance can put you on the fast-track; you'll graduate with up to 6 exemptions from the 13 papers required to become a qualified accountant.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate minimum entry requirements

  • National Senior Certificate.
  • Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency table at the link below to work out the specific requirements for your course.

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Postgraduate minimum entry requirements

  • Bachelor Honours degree (also known as: Baccalaureus Honores/Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus).
  • Professional Bachelor degree (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering).
  • Please check the individual course page for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table at the link below to work out your specific requirement.

See all postgraduate requirements

How to apply

Headington Campus

Getting started with your application

Applying to a university in the UK is a simple process, you can read more about how to apply.

Oxford Brookes has representatives around the world who can advise you about study options at the University and can help you fill in an application form free of charge. If you would like help, contact one of our local agents from the list below.

The British Council also has offices worldwide and can help you find out more about Oxford Brookes and how to apply. 

Events

We aim to meet as many international students as possible at exhibitions and visits around the world, giving you the opportunity to find out more about life at Oxford Brookes. If you're not able to attend an event or there isn't anything coming up in your country, you can contact your country advisor for information. 

Why Oxford Brookes?

Student life

Oxford Brookes offers something for everyone, whether you enjoy a quiet pace or a lively social scene. With great accommodation, support, and plenty of activities in a vibrant city, you'll create memories while meeting people from all over the world.

Employability

An Oxford Brookes degree is not just an inspirational learning experience, it will also help you become internationally employable. From real-life projects and work experience to transferable skills, we give you everything you need to pursue your chosen career path.

Outstanding teaching

You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions, while also working on group projects, presentations, and research. This builds both subject knowledge and practical skills for your future career, helping you to stand out to global employers.

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