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Oxford Brookes University Rankings 2024-25

Oxford, United Kingdom

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  • Global Diversity25%
  • Gender Ratio41:59

Oxford Brookes University, established in 1992, is a public research university located in the prestigious city of Oxford, UK. Oxford Brookes University achieved notable rankings in 2025, securing the 416th position globally in the QS World University Rankings and maintaining its 46th place among UK universities in The Complete University Guide. The university demonstrated mixed performance in 2024 across various rankings. It climbed to 1001st place globally in the US News & World Report, held steady at 601st in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, but slipped to 51st in The Guardian University Rankings. Looking back to 2023, Oxford Brookes showed improvement in some areas, rising to 1013th in the US News & World Report global rankings from 1035th in 2022, and advancing to 42nd place in The Guardian's list. The university maintained its 601st position in the THE ranking throughout 2022, 2023, and 2024, demonstrating consistency in this particular assessment.

 

Oxford Brookes University - QS Ranking 2025

In 2025, Oxford Brookes University was ranked 416th globally in the QS World University Rankings, a slight decrease from its position of 413th in 2024. In 2023, it held the 438th position globally. Within Europe, Oxford Brookes University was ranked 143rd in 2024.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Europe

-

143

-

World University

438

413

416

 

Oxford Brookes University - US News & World Report Ranking

In 2024, US News & World Report ranked Oxford Brookes University 1001st globally, marking an improvement from 1013th place in 2023 and 1035th place in 2022.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Global Universities

1035

1013

1001

 

Oxford Brookes University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

In 2024, Oxford Brookes University maintained its position at 601st in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, consistent with its rank in 2023 and 2022. There was no change in its ranking over these three years according to THE.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

601

601

601

 

Oxford Brookes University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

In The Guardian University Rankings, Oxford Brookes University's position has shown variability, It ranked 46th in 2022, improved to 42nd in 2023, but then decreased to 51st in 2024, indicating fluctuations in its performance and ranking within the UK.

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

University

46

42

51

 

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Oxford Brookes University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

In 2025, Oxford Brookes University is ranked 46th among UK universities according to The Complete University Guide, maintaining its position from 2024. It was ranked 46th in 2024 as well, showing consistency from its position of 45th in 2023.

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

UK University

45

46

46

 

Oxford Brookes University - QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

101

101

-

Architecture and Built Environment

51

101

-

Biological Sciences

501

501

-

Engineering and Technology

501

370

-

Law and Legal Studies

251

201

-

Mathematics

351

351

-

Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

401

451

-

Nursing

101

151

-

Politics

201

201

-

Sociology

301

301

-

 

Oxford Brookes University - THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Arts and Humanities

401

301

251

Clinical and Health

301

401

501

Engineering

201

301

501

Life Sciences

201

201

401

PG Business and Economics

301

301

301

Psychology

401

401

401

 

Oxford Brookes University - The Guardian Ranking 2024

Ranked by

2022

2023

2024

Accounting and Finance

49

73

57

Architecture

13

10

17

Business and Management

76

57

65

Economics

63

69

58

Journalism

12

2

1

Law

73

54

83

Mechanical Engineering

44

37

38

Media and Film Studies

65

51

21

Politics

45

40

55

Sociology and Social Policy

31

69

48

 

Oxford Brookes University - The Complete University Guide Ranking 2025

 

Ranked by

2023

2024

2025

Accounting and Finance

49

60

57

Architecture

29

14

15

Art and Design

17

36

39

Biological Sciences

70

55

66

Business and Management Studies UK

49

52

54

Communication and Media Studies

33

73

59

Computer Science

64

51

63

Law

60

47

52

Mechanical Engineering

54

50

47

Nursing

30

32

31

Psychology

60

61

68

Sociology

83

56

61

 

Course Rankings

B.A.

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

68

26

37

The Guardian - Politics

60

55

29

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

41

47

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

50

61

 

B.Arch

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Architecture

12

8

8

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

-

15

18

 

B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

33

26

27

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

42

48

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

-

54

61

 

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B.J.M.C.

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

29

30

39

The Guardian - Journalism

2

1

13

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

23

31

 

B.Sc.

Ranked by

2020

2021

2022

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

51

53

45

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

60

73

58

 

BBA

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Business and Management

30

25

52

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

33

20

17

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

55

55

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

49

47

The Guardian - Economics

56

67

57

 

BSN

Ranked by

2020

2021

2022

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

34

41

47

 

LL.B.

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Law

74

69

72

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

86

79

 

LL.M.

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Law and Legal Studies

201-250

251-300

251-300

 

M.A.

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Politics

101-150

151-200

151-200

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

301-400

301-400

301-400

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

201-250

301-400

401-500

 

M.Arch

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Architecture and Built Environment

51-100

51-100

51-100

 

MIM

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Accounting and Finance

151-200

151-200

151-200

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

201-250

201-250

201-250

 

MS

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

401-450

401-450

401-450

QS - Biological Sciences

-

551-600

551-600

QS - Engineering and Technology

451-500

-

-

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

-

201-250

201-250

 

MSN

Ranked by

2018

2019

2020

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Nursing

151-200

151-200

101-150

 

Others PG

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

301-400

301-400

401-500

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

251-300

301-400

301-400

 

Accounting & Commerce

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Accounting and Finance

151-200

151-200

151-200

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

33

20

17

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

55

55

 

Architecture & Planning

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Architecture and Built Environment

51-100

51-100

51-100

The Guardian - Architecture

12

8

8

The Complete University Guide - Architecture

-

15

18

 

Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities

201-250

301-400

401-500

The Complete University Guide - Art and Design

-

50

61

 

Business & Management Studies

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Business and Management

30

25

52

The Complete University Guide - Business and Management Studies UK

-

49

47

The Guardian - Economics

56

67

57

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

201-250

201-250

201-250

 

Engineering

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

401-450

401-450

401-450

QS - Engineering and Technology

451-500

-

-

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

33

26

27

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

42

48

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Politics

101-150

151-200

151-200

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

301-400

301-400

301-400

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

60

73

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

301-400

301-400

401-500

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

68

26

37

The Guardian - Politics

60

55

29

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

41

47

 

Law

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Law and Legal Studies

201-250

251-300

251-300

The Guardian - Law

74

69

72

The Complete University Guide - Law

-

86

79

 

Mass Communication & Media

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Media and Film Studies

29

30

39

The Guardian - Journalism

2

1

13

The Complete University Guide - Communication and Media Studies

-

23

31

 

Medicine & Health Sciences

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health

251-300

301-400

301-400

 

Nursing

Ranked by

2018

2019

2020

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Nursing

151-200

151-200

101-150

The Complete University Guide - Nursing

-

-

34

 

Science

Ranked by

2020

2021

2022

QS - Biological Sciences

551-600

551-600

501-550

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

51

53

45

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

201-250

201-250

201-250

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

54

61

64

 

Biology

Ranked by

2020

2021

2022

QS - Biological Sciences

551-600

551-600

501-550

The Complete University Guide - Biological Sciences

51

53

45

THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences

201-250

201-250

201-250

 

Business Economics

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Economics

56

67

57

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics

201-250

201-250

201-250

 

Computer Science

Ranked by

2020

2021

2022

The Complete University Guide - Computer Science

54

61

64

 

Mathematics

Ranked by

2023

QS - Mathematics

351-400

 

Mechanical Engineering

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

401-450

401-450

401-450

The Guardian - Mechanical Engineering

33

26

27

The Complete University Guide - Mechanical Engineering

-

42

48

 

Politics

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Politics

101-150

151-200

151-200

The Guardian - Politics

60

55

29

 

Accounting

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Accounting and Finance

151-200

151-200

151-200

The Guardian - Accounting and Finance

33

20

17

The Complete University Guide - Accounting and Finance

-

55

55

 

Journalism

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Journalism

2

1

13

 

Political Science

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

QS - Politics

101-150

151-200

151-200

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences

301-400

301-400

301-400

The Guardian - Politics

60

55

29

 

Psychology

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Complete University Guide - Psychology

-

60

73

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

301-400

301-400

401-500

 

Sociology

Ranked by

2019

2020

2021

The Guardian - Sociology and Social Policy

68

26

37

The Complete University Guide - Sociology

-

41

47

Year

QS Ranks

US News Ranks

2025

#416

-

2024

#416

#1001

2023

#438

#1013

2022

#429

#1013

2021

#429

#1035