Success at Oxford Brookes Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities, known for its strength in teaching, innovative approaches to learning, and its focus on employability. The latest nationwide review of university research, the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), found that 97% of research at Oxford Brookes was ‘internationally recognised’ or higher. It also found that 70% of research was judged to be world leading or internationally excellent. The REF 2021 had an increased focus on ‘research impact’ - research that demonstrates wider benefits beyond academia, including how it brings tangible changes to society and life, and the public value it delivers.
• Among the world’s top universities in 19 individual subject areas (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023) • Oxford Brookes has a strong reputation for teaching - we came 5th for teaching quality in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023. • Ranked in the top 10 in South East England (Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2024) • The world’s first Fairtrade University (awarded Fairtrade status in October 2003). • In the Top 20 in the world for our Global MBA (QS Distance Online MBA Rankings, 2023).
We are working to deliver our 2035 strategy. In particular we are working towards developing: • an inclusive and diverse student and employee population • a student experience of unparalleled reputation and renown • a modern, inspirational setting to study and learn • a world-class, focused and selective research portfolio • an enviable international reputation and footprint • our role as a key regional influencer • outstanding partnerships, speaking to our connectedness • sector-leading infrastructure, services and IT • financial sustainability, generating surpluses for agreed reinvestment plans.
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