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 374 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 36 subject rankings
QS 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
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 374, 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.