Oxford Brookes University
🚘 6 minute drive
🚌 11 minutes by bus
Oxford Brookes University is a modern and vibrant university with a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Oxford Brookes has an excellent graduate employment record. Originally it was set up in 1865 as the Oxford School of Art.
University of Oxford
🚘 12 minute drive
🚌 18 minutes by bus
One of the most prestigious universities, globally. The university is synonymous with the city. Oxford doesn’t have a central campus, rather it has individual colleges placed all over the city of Oxford. Every student is a member of a college, their course department as well as the University of Oxford.
Ruskin College
🚘 8 minute drive
🚌 25 minutes by bus
Ruskin College offers adult learning to people of all ages and backgrounds. With historic links to the University of Oxford, they offer university-standard education and facilities, without the need for qualifications.
As a student living in Oxford, you will want to do much more than just study. Here are some of our top things to do in Oxford:
The Ashmolean Museum
The oldest public museum and home to a diverse collection across many countries, cultures and even genres. Plus after wondering around, visit the rooftop bar and restaurant for a meal and a bird's eye view of the city.
Punt down the river
A right of passage in Oxford, if you haven't already, you should enjoy this unique perspective of the city. If you're confident enough, try punt the boat yourself with a few friends.
Botanic Gardens
130 acres of woodland and the UK’s oldest botanic garden house species from across the globe. Oxford’s botanic gardens and giant glasshouses contain more than 6,000 types of plant.
The Ultimate Picture Palace
Watch an indie film at an old-school, independent cinema house. The perfect way to unwind on a Sunday afternoon after a busy week of uni work.
Treat yourself to a meal out every now and then, and we have some good recommendations to get you started:
Rickety Press / Rusty Bicycle
The oldest public museum and home to a diverse collection across many countries, cultures and even genres. Plus after wondering around, visit the rooftop bar and restaurant for a meal and a bird's eye view of the city.
Punt down the river
A right of passage in Oxford, if you haven't already, you should enjoy this unique perspective of the city. If you're confident enough, try punt the boat yourself with a few friends.
Botanic Gardens
130 acres of woodland and the UK’s oldest botanic garden house species from across the globe. Oxford’s botanic gardens and giant glasshouses contain more than 6,000 types of plant.
The Ultimate Picture Palace
Watch an indie film at an old-school, independent cinema house. The perfect way to unwind on a Sunday afternoon after a busy week of uni work.
