SEMESTER/YEAR LONG PROGRAMS

Exchange Programs� Oxford Brookes University

Founded as Oxford Polytechnic in 1970, Oxford Brookes is home to 16,000 underdraduate students.  Over 3,000 of this number are international students taking clases in one of more than 40 academic programs.

Oxford Brookes is based at three main locations in residential areas of Oxford with easy access to the city center.  The university has a number of "halls of residence" offering nearly 3,000 single study-bedrooms, some of which are available with "catering" (i.e., a meal plan).  Facilities generally accommodate both sexes, although single sex accommodation may be arranged on request.

Students also have access to all university facilities, including sports facilities, computer laboratories, libraries, and more.  The Centre for Sport at the Headington Campus consistently ranks as one of the best facilities in the satellite TV, music systems, gaming areas and pool tables.  The Helena Kennedy Student Centre (HKSC) on the Headington campus regularly hosts club night (every Friday 9 PM - 2 AM), guest lectures, balls, film nights, comedy acts and live music acts.

Oxford Brooks University has a well-established International Office which employs an Academic Coordinator who acts as a personal advisor to all exchange students.

The City of Oxford

Oxford is located in the center of England, approximately on hour north of London by train.  The city's population of more than 141,600 includes some 25,000 students.  Oxford is full of cafes, pubs and restaurants.  You will find 17th century inns, the oldest botanic garden in the country and the prestigious Oxford University Colleges which date back to the 13th century.  And when you need a break, you will never be far from trees, green spaces or water and delightful places to walk or wander or "punt on the river."

(Source: Oxford Brookes University Undergraduate Prospectus - Read more from this book in the resource library found in the Office of Study Abroad!)  

Old Dominion's Exchange Program with Oxford Brookes

Fields of Study
Exchange students at Oxford Brookes can take courses in many of the same fields of study offered at Old Dominion.  Particularly strong fields include Mathematical Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Business & Management, Economics and Fine Art.  The Office of Study Abroad has full course listings.

Dates
The regular Fall term begins in late September and ends in mid-December.  The Spring term begins in late January and ends in late May.  There is a 10-day break in March, which is a popular time for most exchange students to travel.

Credits
The credit earned at Oxford Brooks will be recorded on the Old Dominion transcript as transfer credit provided that a grade equivalent to a "C" or better is earned.  Advance planning with academic advisors, and completing a transfer credit evaluation prior to the start of the program, ensures that these credits are applied toward graduation and degree requirements. Students work with faculty advisors at Old Dominion to select courses which will yield at least 12 transfer credits.  A normal semester load at Oxford Brookes is four courses/ modules. See the Course Selection and Transfer Credit Process for more details.

Cost
Students pay Old Dominion tuition on this exchange. Room and board fees (paid directly to Oxford Brookes) are estimated at $3050 for the Fall term and $4400 for the Spring term.  Additional fees include airfare,  books, passport and spending money.  Most forms of financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships) can be applied to this program as long as an enrollment status consistent with financial aid is maintained.  The study abraod advisor will provide a detailed program budge for planning purposes and for submission to the Financial Aid Office. 

Next Steps
The Office of Study Abroad assists you in planning for your semester or year at Oxford Brookes.   The first step in this process is to stop by to make an appointment with the study abroad advisor.  Begin planning several months in advance of deadlines to ensure that this program is an appropriate choice! In addition, useful websites for further research include the following:

Oxford Brookes International Office:  http://www.brookes.ac.uk/international
The Brookes Experience: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/experience/home?varpage=experience
Oxford Brookes Undergraduate Course Modules: https://kmis.brookes.ac.uk/csms/wprin_mpd.main?
BUNAC "Intern in Britain" Program: http://www.bunac.org.uk/usa/interninbritain/
Information on Study in the United Kingdom: http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-education

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Sophomore standing at the time of exchange

Priority Deadlines

• For Fall: mid-February
• For Spring: mid-October
  Application are reviewed on a rolling basis.