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Study abroad Programs in Oxford, England

Oxford Brookes University click here for courses page
Located just minutes from the Oxford city center, Oxford Brookes University offers ASA students an ideal environment for their study abroad experience. Currently, Oxford Brookes is home to 19,000 students, 73% of whom are at the undergraduate level, and offers undergraduate classes (called "modules") in over 145 subject areas. Not only does Oxford Brookes have the top-notch academics, facilities, and opportunities that one would expect from any large U.S. university, but it is also located in one of the most historically and intellectually rich cities in the world.

Oxford Brookes University began its life as the Oxford School of Art in 1865 and changed names twice before officially becoming Oxford Brookes University in 1991. Despite being a new university, Oxford Brookes has received several awards for excellence. For the last five years, Brookes has been named "Best New University" by the Sunday Times University Guide, and in 2006 it was named "Leading Modern University." Best of all, in a recent survey, 96% of Brookes' international students would recommend Oxford Brookes University to prospective students - and who better to advocate Oxford Brookes than students who have already studied abroad there.

With approximately 2,500 international students, you certainly won't be alone as a visiting student! Brookes provides support and guidance geared specifically toward international students, not only to help you adjust to life on campus, but also to encourage you take advantage of the countless facilities and opportunities that the university has to offer. Brookes' International Office and the International Student Advisory Centre (ISAS) are available for support anytime. These two groups plan orientation (called "induction") and social events, so you can get to know other Brookes students. Upon arrival, you will also be assigned your own personal academic advisor.

Oxford Brookes is proud to be the first university in the world to be awarded Fairtrade status, meaning everything bought and sold on campus carries the Fairtrade mark. In addition, 100% of the electricity used on campus comes from renewable resources. Brookes is committed to being an environmentally sustainable and ethically responsible place to study.

As an Oxford Brookes student, much of your on-campus life will be intertwined with the Students' Union. This organization is run by students, for students and is the center of campus nightlife and home to Brookes' 70+ active student clubs and societies. Some of these clubs include Amnesty International, Choral and Orchestral Society, Politics Society, and many other cultural and special interest groups. The Students' Union publishes a free newspaper, "OBScene," that has news and reviews, and will keep you up-to-date on what's going on around campus and in the city of Oxford. And don't forget to stop by "The Venue," which hosts several club nights per week and attracts big name bands, such as Franz Ferdinand.

Right on campus you'll find a well-stocked bookstore, cafes, and shops selling school supplies, snacks magazines, etc. The Headington Shops are just a short walk up the road from Headington Hill campus, where you'll find a pharmacy, supermarkets, gift shops, post office, and much more.

Oxford Brookes offers everything a student hopes for when they study abroad in England - a true British university experience, top-notch teaching and facilities, full integration with British students, and a multitude of course options.

The Campuses of Oxford Brookes
Brookes has 3 campuses right in Oxford: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill. The majority of the university's modules are taught at the Headington Campus, located one mile from the city center. The Wheatley Campus covers Business, IT, and Mathematics modules and is the furthest from the city centre, seven miles. Lastly, modules in Education, Philosophy, and Media/Communication take place on Brookes' Harcourt Hill Campus, which is 2.5 miles from the city center.

Transportation to and from the campuses is not a concern though, because Oxford Brookes University has its own bus line called the Brookes Bus, which is free to all students living in the Halls of Residence. The Brookes Bus offers free service to all 3 campuses, and discounted service to almost anywhere in Oxford for just 70p per ride. In addition, the Brookes Bus makes a trip to the Tesco supermarket every weekday evening.