“
I appreciate Brookes as a
university that is very
personal to me. The
experience here has
been the best year of my
life.
Joanne Tornquist, Study
Abroad student from
Pasadena, California,
Oxford Brookes
University
”
USA.
‘Best Modern University’
The Sunday Times
University Guide 2010
“
Oxford‘s mix of ancient
and modern makes it a
vibrant place to study
and learn.
Professor Janet Beer,
Vice-Chancellor,
Oxford Brookes University
”
Our history
Oxford Brookes University began life as the
School of Art in 1865
Changed to Oxford Polytechnic in 1970
Became a university in 1992
Shami Chakrabarti - Chancellor
Janet Beer – Vice-Chancellor
John Henry Brookes,
Head of the School of Art (1928-1956)
“
Near to London, Oxford
benefits from a thriving
economy and is a
bustling, lively city in it’s
own right with plenty to
do and see for people of
all interests.
Professor Janet Beer,
Vice Chancellor, Oxford
Brookes University
”
Our location
1 hour by
train to
London and
direct buses
to airports
“
Oxford provided the
entertainment level and
activities that you would
expect to find in a city
while still exhibiting the
small town feel and an
enormous amount of
green space to take an
afternoon off for a walk .
”
Colleen Sharp,
Exchange student
from University of
Calgary, Canada
Our location
World-famous student city
Centre for industry and enterprise
149,100 people - 30,000 students
Cosmopolitan city
60 miles (95km) from London
“
‘Best Modern
University’ in
the UK for the
last nine years
Key facts
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”
18,000 students
78% undergraduate
20% postgraduate
2% research
42% male 58% female
World’s first
fair-trade
university
16%
international
students from
nearly 140
different
countries
worldwide
75% of
research is
‘Internationally
Excellent’
“
Schools
quote
”
School of Arts and Humanities
The Business School
School of the Built Environment
School of Health and Social Care
School of Life Sciences
School of Social Sciences
and Law
School of Technology
Westminster Institute
of Education
“
Campuses
quote
”
“
University
study
Teachers were very
helpful and
responded promptly
to any problems or
questions I had.
”
Cody
Greenwood,
Exchange
student from
Curtin University
of Technology,
Australia
Undergraduate degrees
Postgraduate taught degrees
Research degrees
English
language
and pathway
courses
Foundation
courses
“
The best thing about being at
Brookes is gaining so much
knowledge, and learning how
to critically review that
knowledge. You meet people,
who will help you to grow as
a person. It’s probably the
best time you’ll have in your
life!
Anneli Weinholt,
Exchange student from
University of Gothenburg,
Sweden
”
Undergraduate
courses
Single honours and
combined honours
September and January
start dates
Subject Areas
Accounting and Finance
Architecture
Automotive Engineering
Biology
Business and Management
Communication Networks and
Multimedia systems
Communication, Media and Culture
Computer Science
Economics
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
English Studies
Hotel, Leisure and Tourism
International Relations
Law
Marketing
Mechanical Engineering
Motorsport Engineering
Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Planning (Leisure and Tourism / Real
Estate Management / City and Regional)
Politics
Psychology
Publishing
Software Engineering
“
Accommodation
Living in the halls was a great
way to meet people, and
many of the people I met were
also international students.
Laura Stainforth,
Exchange student from
California State
University, USA
”
Exchange students
coming for one semester
will get a room allocated
automatically!
7 halls of residence
• On or near to university
campuses
• Single study bedrooms
• Internet access
• Catered or self-catered
Wide range of
private
accommodation
also available
• Safe and secure
• Brookes Bus pass included
in the halls fees
“
Brookes organised a
nice welcoming week
for all the exchange
students. This week
was really important for
me, as it enabled me to
feel like home.
Laura Giacco,
Exchange student
from CERAM, France
”
Medical and
dental
services
Student facilities
Students’ Union
70 clubs and societies
Shops, bars and cafes
Safety bus
Brookes
Bus
Campus facilities
Bars, restaurants and cafes
Blackwell’s bookshop
Banks and cash machines
Careers
advice
“
Our aim is to offer as
wide-ranging a selection
of sports and recreation
as possible, so that there
is something for
everyone.
Keith Kelly, Head of Sport,
Oxford Brookes University
6 sports of
excellence
”
Sports
Sports
facilities on
all 3 main
campuses
6 Brookes alumni competed in
the Beijing Olympics
3 won silver medals for rowing
“
The support
services provided
at Brookes are on
the highest level.
Lilya Kurmeeva,
Study Abroad
student from
Kazan, Russia
”
Support
Counselling
service
Free English
language
support
Students’
Union
advice
International Students Advisory Service
• Pre-arrival guide
• Meet and greet at airport
• New student induction programme
• Immigration and visa advice
• Support and advice on personal issues
“
The experience stays
with you forever, and the
skills you gain are plus
points that anyone
would want to add to
their CV.
Megan Saunders, went on
exchange to Queensland
University of Technology,
Australia
In academic year 2009/10
Oxford Brookes welcomed
around 340 exchange and study
abroad students!
”
Oxford
Brookes
has …
… Exchange
contracts for
students/staff
with over 140
universities
in Europe,
Australia,
Canada,
Hong Kong,
Japan,
Thailand and
the USA
“
Contact us!
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”
Oxford Brookes Exchanges
and Study Abroad Office
Rosa Eadle (Erasmus)
rmeadle@brookes.ac.uk
Tel: +44 1865 484394
Laura Ryhänen (International)
lryhanen@brookes.ac.uk
Tel: +44 1865 484955
www.brookes.ac.uk/exchange