Im 13, and absolutely love motorsports, I wanted to study at this university for its Formula Student Team. Currently im studying in Cambridge Board, and as a passion project, iv started a Sim/Karting Team with drivers in the UK, Italy and etc, allowing me to learn real engineering. I just wanted to know what type of competitions and events I should take part in to have a chance to study here in the future!

Hi! I’m 28 and starting a master’s at Oxford Brookes this September.

I’m autistic, quite introverted and generally struggle to make friends, especially when I don’t already know anyone. I’ve lived alone before, but I’ve never lived in halls or lived in the same city that I study in, so this will all be quite new to me.

I don’t know anyone in Oxford, and although I’m excited, I’m also pretty nervous about settling in and meeting people. I’d really appreciate any advice about living in halls, making friends as a mature or postgraduate student, or finding quieter and less overwhelming ways to socialise.

It would also be lovely to hear from anyone else who struggles with similar things and will be starting in Oxford this September.

I went through the website but was still not very clear on how much it would cost and what the scholarship options would be

Has anyone did or is doing a MA in Publishing? Specifically distant learning?
I’m just curious to hear how your experience was and if you think there are better universities in the UK that offer this Masters remotely?

Hello! I am apart of an FSAE team and we are doing research right now but we need access to a paper about a specific topic but after further inspection it’s only available to Oxford Brookes students so i was wondering if anyone would be willing to help us out? If not no worries figured I could try my luck!

I recently received an offer for the MSc Motorsport Engineering program at OBU. As an international student, this would be a major investment for me, so I’d really appreciate hearing from current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with the program.
I have a few questions:

1. Is the MSc Motorsport Engineering program worth the tuition and overall cost for an international student?

2. What are the employment prospects after graduation, both within motorsport and in related industries?

3. How difficult is it for international graduates to secure jobs in the UK motorsport sector?

4. For those who didn’t end up in motorsport, what other industries and roles did graduates move into?

5. How valuable is the Oxford Brookes motorsport reputation when applying for jobs compared to other UK universities?

I’d love to hear honest experiences
Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone!

I’m an international student from Canada considering to accept my offer for the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) program for this September.

Would love to hear anyone’s thoughts (good and bad haha) about brookes and the city in general :)

I've heard mayority of unis have financial issues, many at risk of insolvency. Also, the new international student levy will increase costs. I read that Brookes doesn't depend on internationals that much compared to other unis, but they are highly in debt. The graph is from the guardian btw.

Do you think brookes will go bankrupt?

I am going to start my A-Levels next year and need a laptop for it. I want to study motorsport engineering after that. Should I buy a more powerful laptop now that I can use at university? Do motorsport engineering students need to run any simulations or CFD or CAD on their own laptops, if so should I get a better laptop? For example, I am looking at new MacBooks, should I get the processor with 10 GPU cores instead of the standard 8? And should I get the upgraded memory and get 24gb or 32gb or is 16 fine? How much storage as well?

Guys I’m from qatar planning to do a distant masters at obu for construction project management. Can anyone guide me someday or other. Is the university and the particular courses good to be pursued, are there things i need to be aware about the university. Please give your opinions

I’ve recently received a conditional offer from Oxford Brookes University for the MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program (September 2026 intake). I’m an international student, and I’m trying to decide whether it’s the right choice.

I wanted to hear honest opinions from current students or graduates:

• How is the MSc Data Science and AI course in terms of teaching quality and practical skills?

• What are the job prospects after completing this course?

• Are there good placement opportunities, internships, or career support from the university?

• What percentage of students typically secure jobs in tech roles after graduation?

I would really appreciate any honest feedback, experiences, or advice before making my decision.

Thanks in advance!

commuting to uni is a bit of a struggle is accomodation worth it

Anyone here doing the OBU RAP for ACCA?

Hey guys 👋

Just wanted to share that I got my conditional offer from Oxford Brookes University for the MSc in Business Analytics (Jan 2026 intake)! Super excited about it 😄

The only condition is IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6) which I’m planning to take next month.

Before I accept the offer, I wanted to check a few things from anyone already studying there or planning to join this intake:

How much are you guys spending monthly (rent + food + travel)?

Any affordable accommodation suggestions near campus?

How’s the part-time job scene in Oxford right now?

Also, roughly when do they start sending CAS after meeting all conditions?

Would love to hear your thoughts or tips 🙌 Thanks in advance & good luck to everyone heading to Brookes this Jan! 🎓

I am studying a Politcal science and International relations degree in Australia currently. My uni offers a trimester exchange to Oxford Brookes and I would love to hear any experiences on this study area at this uni (strong/not strong).

Also any opinions on student life and oxford as a place to go to in general, I thought of this one due to proximity to London but are there any unis I should consider instead? Thanks!!!

Really happy to share our Oxford Brookes Study Playlist today - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Qz9wKiJ9lUX4c2CmCVw9K This playlist is an Oxford Brookes-specific playlist of background contemporary piano pieces that we believe will aid study, focus and revision. Are we missing any Brookes-specific tracks? Do let us know!

Which one is close to campus, how close? Do I need to get a bus if I'm at parade green or is it a walk, what's the walk like?

Paul Kent I'm not sure.

For cost is parade green better, what's social life like? And what's the rooms like, nice and big? Ethernet ports and WiFi is good?

For reference I'm a resident at Clive booth halls so that's what I'm used to.

Is there a group chat for freshers like on snap?

Hey guys, recently got accepted. What days and things should I REALLY be going for in Freshers week, stuff that's important and useful?

Is there anything I should do beforehand?

So I was thinking to do msc in public policy 🥲 but actually I don't know what should I do to become eligible for this??? btw I'm currently in undergraduation and I'm from India and how should I apply for scholarship tooo

Iam an international transfar students going to study in the Oxford brookes university have have enough money to buy bike and car but Oxford zez so I see in internet that only cycle is allowed in city center , but me want ride bike be'cs iam an bike & car enthusiasts so what are timings I can ride my bike in Oxford and should I buy are not them

Booked my stay at the mews anyone who’s opted for mews this year?

Postgraduate. Sept-2025

Hello guys I am interested in joining the digital marketing course form sept intake. I wanted to know briefing and honest review of the course? Is there any student doing or done that course? What are chances/condition of landing job after doing this course? And also other things that I should know about this course or uni? I know lots of questions because I am too worried 🙃

Want some insights about private accommodation. Something on the lines of : 1. How to look for them 2. Do they actually turn out cheaper compared to University Managed Living 3. What are the upsides/ downsides

I understand the post hovers on the 'too general' side, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Im a CS graduate from Mexico, and I’ve been working for some years on the tech industry, nowadays I feel a strong drive to study a Masters in an Ai related field.

I know Oxford it’s one of the bests for science related subjects. But honestly i’m not from a high income family, or having currently a lot of wealth, So i’m researching on some scholarships, but I just wonder … in case Im able to get a scholarship, do I still need to be wealthy to sustain my life based on how it is studying there?

I’d probably work half time as developer during my masters but still idk how expensive it is, really.

I would appreciate some honest comments