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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University is a university in Oxford, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
48th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 49.8 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Oxford Brookes University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 85.2% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 2,055 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 87.2% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 63.3% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £35,100 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): 4% above the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Oxford Brookes University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 87.5% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 86.3% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 83.3% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 83.3% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 86.8% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 79.0% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Oxford Brookes University appears in 13 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture, building and planning | 5th of 35 | 85.3% | £48,70022% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 9th of 43 | 89.4% | £32,2005% above the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 21st of 87 | 88.5% | £33,7005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 20th of 75 | 88.6% | £35,5005% below the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 28th of 100 | 86.9% | £33,70012% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 22nd of 74 | 86.2% | £34,80015% above the UK average for this subject |
| Business and management | 42nd of 122 | 86.3% | £39,50010% above the UK average for this subject |
| Allied health | 27th of 61 | 80.8% | £37,3007% above the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 24th of 45 | 88.6% | £30,0005% above the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 46th of 63 | 73.7% | £43,7001% below the UK average for this subject |
| Creative arts and design | 60th of 79 | 87.4% | £24,20011% below the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 45th of 59 | 86.1% | £35,90012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 83rd of 108 | 74.9% | £40,3003% below the UK average for this subject |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Agriculture, food and related studies, Biosciences, Combined and general studies, Economics, Education and teaching, English studies, Geography, earth and environmental studies, Health and social care, History and archaeology, Languages and area studies, Medicine and dentistry, Philosophy and religious studies, Politics.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 171 full-time degree courses; 90 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 170 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Silver overall (student experience Bronze, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Oxford Brookes University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Oxford
Average private rent in the Oxford area was £1,963 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Oxford.
Other universities and colleges in Oxford: University of Oxford.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Oxford Brookes University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Oxford Brookes University in the Be Wise ranking?
48th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 49.8 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Oxford Brookes University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 85.2% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 2,055 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (83.3%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was learning resources (86.8%, against 88.5%).
How many students continue their course at Oxford Brookes University?
On Discover Uni data, 87.2% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Oxford Brookes University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 63.3% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Oxford Brookes University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £35,100 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is 4% above the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Oxford Brookes University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Oxford Brookes University's TEF rating?
Silver overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Bronze for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Oxford Brookes University?
The ONS average private rent in the Oxford area was £1,963 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.