International students

Contact the International Student Advice Team

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

We recognise that coming to study in the UK is an exciting time but can also feel a little daunting. There will be plenty of support in place to help you settle into life at Oxford Brookes University.

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.

If you are not a UK national, your online enrolment process will include a Right to Study check, whether or not you need a Student visa. Please make sure you read about these checks and complete them by the deadline.

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:

advice on travelling to the UK and getting to Oxford
support on finding your way around the University and Oxford once you have arrived
social events you can join to help you make friends
workshops you can attend to help you settle into the UK
advice on opening bank accounts
any questions you may have about your Student visa.

There will be some useful workshops and events available before you arrive and during Induction Week which we've highlighted below.

Join the ISAT WhatsApp community

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

Events and workshops

Preparing For Your Arrival Workshops

ISAT offer online Preparing for Your Arrival workshops which will talk about how to arrive at your accommodation, what to bring, the UK culture, how to make friends and what happens next. You will also get the chance to meet other new students. You will need to register beforehand to join by completing the registration form.

Where: Online - register for the 'Preparing For Your Arrival' workshops

When: Wednesday 17 December, 10:00am - 11:0am and Wednesday 7 January, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

International Student Meeting Point

The International Student Meeting point (ISMP) is a help desk for new international students, The International Student Advisers and International Student Helpers are here to answer any questions you have.

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

When: 11:00am - 3:00pm, daily from Sunday 18 to Wednesday 21 January

Induction Week workshops

A selection of afternoon workshops discussing some of the most useful topics to a new international student, including UK culture, money and part-time work.

Where: Clerici Building, Headington Campus

When: Daily from Monday 19 - Thursday 22 January. View full details on the events page.

Campus and city tours

Join ISAT on a selection of guided tours to help you learn your way around.

Where: Headington Campus, Oxford city or London

When: Headington Campus tours run twice daily between Sunday 18 and Wednesday 21 January. View the dates for Oxford and London tours on the events page.

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 at 11:00am on Monday 19 January 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.

We recommend you attend the introductory session for all new international students followed by this briefing as both sessions will be useful to you. Full details can be found on the events calendar and on your course induction schedule.