International students

Contact the International Student Advice Team

We are looking forward to welcoming our new international students from across the world in September 2026.

We recognise that coming to study in the UK is exciting but can be daunting too. Don't worry, there will be plenty of support in place to help you settle into life at Oxford Brookes University. This page will introduce you to some of the key things you need to know.

If you are still in the process of applying for a visa and need advice, please refer to the International Student Advice Team's information on Visas and Immigration.

All new students are asked to enrol with Oxford Brookes University. Students who are not UK nationals will also be asked to complete a Right to Study check, whether or not they need a Student visa. Please make sure you read about these checks and complete them by the deadline.

Induction Week

Every course has planned a schedule of events for Induction Week (Monday 14 - Friday 18 September). These events are mandatory - all students are expected to attend. You will be able to view your course induction schedule from Friday 28 August onwards.

Although not all courses will have activities on all five days of Induction Week, we do still recommend aiming to be in Oxford for the whole week. If you have days without any activities there will be lots of useful optional events that you can attend instead.

Most student choose to arrive during the weekend before Induction Week, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, which is known as Welcome Weekend. There will be a number of events and activities this weekend, including welcome sessions on the Sunday for international students and exchange students.

If you think you will miss some or all of Induction Week due to your travel plans, please email the Student Induction Team and let us know your expected arrival date. We will inform your faculty so that they can help you catch up.

All students must arrive in Oxford and be fully enrolled by Friday 2 October 2026 at the latest. If you have any concerns about your expected arrival date, please send an email to isat@brookes.ac.uk and induction@brookes.ac.uk for advice.

Optional events

There will be lots of other events, workshops and fairs that you can attend in Induction Week. You can go to as many as you like as long as they don't clash with your course induction. We recommend the following:

The welcome briefing for all international students
The afternoon workshops covering useful topics including UK culture, money and part-time work
Campus tours
Oxford city tours

More information on optional events will be available later in August.

International Student Advice Team (ISAT)

We have a dedicated team to support all our international students. ISAT provides lots of resources before you arrive and a wide range of welcome activities for when you get here.

ISAT can help you with lots of aspects of life at university. Whether you want to know about social activities and meeting others, or practical tasks like opening a bank account, registering for medical care or just picking up a SIM card, they would be pleased to advise you.

Meet and Greet Service

The International Student Advice Team has organised a Meet and Greet Service to help you to get to your Brookes Accommodation. There will be a meeting point in the Lloyd Building near the front of Headington Campus. The team will greet you and help you get the right transport to your accommodation.

The main bus stop for Headington Campus is just around the corner from the Meet and Greet point. Oxford city buses will stop there, as will the Oxford Tube from London and the Airline coach from Heathrow and Gatwick. When you get off the bus you will find plenty of signs and staff members in Oxford Brookes branded shirts to direct you where to go.

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm
View the meeting point on Google Maps

Join the ISAT WhatsApp community

Sign up to the WhatsApp community for updates and announcements from the team. You can also join the September 2026 group and chat to other new students.

Download the Essential Guide for International Students

A guide for all new international students about adapting to student life in the UK. Learn about local culture, healthcare, bank accounts, part-time work and more.

Visit the International Student Meeting Point

The International Student Meeting Point (ISMP) is a help desk for new international students. The International Student Advice Team will be here to answer your questions.

Where: The Forum, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus

When: 10:30am - 3:00pm, daily from 12 to 16 September

Exchange and study abroad students

The Global Engagement Team offers support and advice to exchange and study abroad students at Oxford Brookes. Make sure to attend their Welcome Briefing session on Sunday 13 September where you will:

learn more about studying at Oxford Brookes
find out how to get help if you need it
meet other exchange and study abroad students.

You can also attend the welcome sessions and workshops for all international students if you would like to do so.

We recommend you join the WhatsApp channel for exchange and study abroad students where you will receive important updates on arrivals and induction, housing, the campuses, social events, networking and more!

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