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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/12

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Oxford

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Oxford Brookes University is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Oxford Brookes University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Oxford Brookes University and University of Oxford both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, History and Politics & International Relations. Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Oxford Brookes University is about £26,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Oxford Brookes University is about £19,530 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 12 and Oxford Brookes University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £23,500 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and Oxford Brookes University in 3.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#411
QS World
#4
#801
THE World
#1
#43
Guardian UK
#1
1865
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Oxford Brookes University

University of Oxford

86.6%
92.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£33,600
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

11.3%
37.2%

International

International student share

307
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

14
1

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

42 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Oxford Brookes University

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Education Studies, Philosophy, Social Work, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Psychology (General), Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Management, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, History of Art & Design, Software Engineering, Statistics, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Genetics & Genomics, Humanities, International Development.

Only at Oxford Brookes University

Only at University of Oxford

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Oxford Brookes University
£17,250
University of Oxford
£43,600

Oxford Brookes University is about £26,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Oxford Brookes University
£18,900
University of Oxford
£38,430

Oxford Brookes University is about £19,530 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Oxford Brookes University

University of Oxford

  • History

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction96%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£52,500
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • Ancient Languages

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    78%Satisfaction92%

  • Anthropology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Asian Languages & Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Philosophy

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    100%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Biology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • History of Art & Design

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    94%Satisfaction95%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Oxford Brookes University

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estranged students bursary

£2,000

Deadline: Jul 2027

Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Transition from Care Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Oxford Brookes University vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is Oxford Brookes University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Oxford Brookes University is about £26,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Oxford Brookes University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Oxford Brookes University is about £19,530 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Oxford Brookes University and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Politics & International Relations, Law, Business & Management (General), Ancient Languages, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, General Engineering, Anthropology, Economics, Asian Languages & Studies and 30 more.

Is Oxford Brookes University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £24,500 three years after graduating from Oxford Brookes University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Oxford Brookes University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Oxford Brookes University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses.

What can you study at Oxford Brookes University but not at University of Oxford?

Oxford Brookes University teaches 27 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Marketing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Architecture, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Biological Sciences (General), Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Nutrition & Dietetics and 19 more.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Oxford Brookes University?

University of Oxford teaches 37 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Linguistics and 29 more.

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Oxford Brookes University307 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses