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Oxford Brookes University
(OBU)
About
Oxford Brookes University is a public university in Oxford, England. It is a new university, having received university status through the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The university was named after its first principal, John Henry Brookes, who played a major role in the development of the institution.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 411 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,930
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 30%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
27 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 29 | 57.3 | 2026 |
| Marketing | =41 | 71.9 | 2026 |
| Architecture | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 63 | 73.5 | 2026 |
| Data Science | 101-200 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =118 | 71.7 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =172 | 62.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =176 | 69.1 | 2026 |
| History | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Geography | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Politics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =389 | 62.7 | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 39 | 114.5 | 2025 |
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =521 | 38.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Oxford Brookes University?
Oxford Brookes University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =411, THE Rank 801–1000, US News Rank =1,117.
When was Oxford Brookes University founded?
Oxford Brookes University was founded in 1865.
What are the top subjects at Oxford Brookes University?
Top subjects at Oxford Brookes University include: Hospitality & Leisure Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Marketing, Architecture, Business & Management Studies.
Where is Oxford Brookes University located?
Oxford Brookes University is located in Oxford, United Kingdom.