Oxford Brookes University climbs four places in The Guardian University Guide

By Jessica Durston - 28 September 2022

College & Higher EducationEducation
  • A view from Oxford Brookes University's Headington Campus

    A view from Oxford Brookes University's Headington Campus

Oxford Brookes University has risen four places in the latest Guardian University Guide for 2023.

The University is now ranked in 42nd place out of a total 121 UK institutions.

Oxford Brookes is also ranked in the top five in the country for the following subject areas:

  • Paramedic science (2)
  • Journalism (2)
  • Midwifery (3)
  • Health professions (4)
  • Physiotherapy (5)

In addition, the university is in the top 10 for sports science (9), construction, surveying and planning (9) and architecture (10).

There was also success in the Fine Art area, where the University was ranked 14th in the UK.  

Professor Alistair Fitt, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University said: “I am pleased to see Oxford Brookes University’s rise in the latest Guardian University Guide. We are committed to equipping our students with vital skills and knowledge which allow them to make a strong impact on the 21st century workplace and in their communities.

“Achieving 9 subject areas ranked in the top 25 % of institutions in the Guardian guide is a clear indication of the University’s dedication to providing an excellent curriculum. This, alongside nurturing a supportive environment, allows us to help our students fulfil their potential.”

Oxford Brookes’ global reputation for the quality of its teaching was said to have been recognised in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject.

The 2022 rankings found that Oxford Brookes is ranked amongst the “world’s top universities” in 16 subjects.

More information on the Guardian University Guide 2023 can be found online at https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2022/sep/24/the-guardian-university-guide-2023-the-rankings

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