About the university
Oxford Brookes began as the Oxford School of Art in 1865 and grew through the Oxford City Technical School and Oxford Polytechnic. It became a university in 1992 and is named after John Henry Brookes, who led the institution for 30 years. It is one of the UK's best-known modern universities.
Brookes is known for business, hospitality, architecture, motorsport and automotive engineering, computing and nursing. It reports links with employers such as BMW Mini, KPMG, Ferrari and Microsoft, and its Global MBA (taught by distance learning) is ranked in the world's top 20 by QS for online MBAs.
Indian students look at Brookes for its location in Oxford, flexible start dates and moderate fees. Most master's on this page cost £20,800 for 2027/28, and many business courses can include a year-long paid placement. The university accepts 60% or more in Standard 12 English as meeting its minimum English requirement in many cases.
Oxford is a historic university city about an hour from London. The main Headington campus is on the eastern side of the city, with halls on or near campus.
- Roots
- Began as the Oxford School of Art in 1865; became Oxford Brookes University in 1992
- Type
- Public university, member of the University Alliance
- Main campus
- Headington, Oxford (moved to the 25-acre Headington site in 1949)
- Intakes
- September for all master's; January (and for some courses May) for many business and computing master's
- Placements
- Many business master's can be taken over 2 years in sandwich mode with a paid work placement
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
=411 in the world
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
45th of 130 UK universities
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 12 months (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in all components)
- Postgraduate
Computing MSc (for non-computing graduates)
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in all components)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 1 year (September start); 18 months (January start)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in all components)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in all components)
- Postgraduate
International Business Management MSc
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 1 year, or 2 years with a paid placement
- Intakes
- September; January; May
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking)
- Postgraduate
Management and Business Analytics MSc
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 1 year, or 2 years with a paid placement
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking)
- Postgraduate
Computer Science for Cyber Security MSc
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 1 year (full time)
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in all components)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £20,800
- Duration
- 1 year, or 2 years with a paid placement (September only)
- Intakes
- September; January
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc | 12 months (full time) | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
| Computing MSc (for non-computing graduates) | 1 year (full time) | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
| Advanced Computer Science MSc | 1 year (September start); 18 months (January start) | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
| Artificial Intelligence MSc | 1 year (full time) | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
| International Business Management MSc | 1 year, or 2 years with a paid placement | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
| Management and Business Analytics MSc | 1 year, or 2 years with a paid placement | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
| Computer Science for Cyber Security MSc | 1 year (full time) | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
| Finance MSc | 1 year, or 2 years with a paid placement (September only) | £20,800 | ≈ ₹25.4 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Oxford Brookes University with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- New full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students
£2,000 International Student Scholarship – January 2027 entry
Value: £2,000
Eligibility: International fee-paying students with an offer to start in January 2027 who pay the tuition fee deposit by 4 December 2026.
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Oxford Brookes Funding Finder
Value: Varies
Eligibility: Use the university's funding finder to check scholarships for September 2027 entry; awards change each intake.
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Standard XII (CBSE, ISC or state HSC) is accepted for direct entry. Brookes publishes equivalences: for example 65% is treated as BBC (112 UCAS points) and 70% as ABB (128 points).
- Computer Science BSc and Business and Management BA ask for 112 UCAS points (BBC), so about 65% in Standard XII.
- International Foundation courses are available if you do not meet the direct-entry requirement.
Postgraduate
- Most master's ask for a 2:2. For a 2:2, Brookes asks for 50% from Institutes of National Importance, 55% from central or state universities, or 60% from private or deemed universities.
- For courses that ask for a 2:1: 55% (Institutes of National Importance), 60% (central or state universities) or 65% (private or deemed universities).
- A pass (40%) can lead to a pre-master's course.
- All offer holders take a pre-CAS interview through Enroly CAS Shield.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts (or Class 10 and 12 mark sheets for bachelor's)
- English test score, or Standard 12 English marks
- Personal statement
- References where the course asks for them
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Usually 6.0 overall. Business courses ask for 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking; computing and engineering courses ask for 6.0 in all components; construction courses ask for 6.5. |
| Standard 12 English (India) | Brookes can usually consider 60% or above in Standard 12 English as meeting its minimum requirement. Some courses ask for more, and IELTS is still recommended if you are unsure. |
| Other tests | Brookes accepts alternative English qualifications; see its list of acceptable English requirements. |
| Pre-sessional English | Pre-sessional University English courses are available for students who need to improve their score. |
Accommodation and living costs
Brookes has university-managed and partnership halls on or near the Headington campus. Prices below are 2026/27 rents for contracts starting in September 2026; 2027/28 prices were not yet published.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Hall (shared bathroom, 38 weeks)£5,262.90 for 38 weeks | £139per week | ≈ ₹16,960 |
| Clive Booth Student Village en suite (38 weeks)£7,017.20 to £7,253.05 for 38 weeks | £185–192per week | ≈ ₹22,614 – ₹23,374 |
| Clive Booth Postgraduate Centre (38 weeks)£7,798.95 for 38 weeks; postgraduates and over-21s | £206per week | ≈ ₹25,133 |
| Cheney Student Village en suite (50 weeks)£10,218.72 for 50 weeks | £205per week | ≈ ₹25,005 |
Campus and location
The main Headington campus is about a mile and a half from Oxford city centre, with most halls within walking distance or a short bus ride.
- Headington campus, home since 1949, with halls such as Cheney Student Village next to campus.
- Brookes was the world's first Fairtrade university.
- Strong motorsport and automotive engineering teaching.
- Oxford is about an hour from London by train or coach.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Brookes offers work placements, integrated careers guidance and volunteering, and many business master's include an optional year-long paid placement. For post-study work options, see our UK guide.
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FAQs
How much is a master's at Oxford Brookes?
Most master's on this page cost £20,800 for 2027/28. Hospitality, construction and public health courses are £19,300, and Motorsport Engineering MSc is £22,500.
Does Brookes have a January intake?
Yes, for many business and computing master's, including International Business Management, Finance and Advanced Computer Science. Some data and AI courses start in September only.
Can I use my Class 12 English marks?
Brookes says it can usually consider 60% or above in Standard 12 English as meeting its minimum English requirement, though some courses ask for more.
What percentage do I need for a master's?
For courses asking for a 2:2: 50% from an Institute of National Importance, 55% from a central or state university, or 60% from a private or deemed university.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
For January 2027 entry Brookes offers a £2,000 scholarship to international students who pay their deposit by 4 December 2026. Check the funding finder for September 2027 awards.
Sources
- Oxford Brookes: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: International Business Management MSc (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: Computer Science BSc (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: students from India (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: India entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: international scholarships and financial support (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: International Student Scholarship (January entry) (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: halls (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: history (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford Brookes: results and achievements (opens in a new tab)
- Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
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