Oxford Brookes University has broken into the top 50 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for 2025.

The university has climbed 11 places from its 2024 position of 61st, securing 50th position in the annual league table.

The guide ranks 134 UK universities based on factors such as student satisfaction with teaching quality, student experience, entry standards, research quality, sustainability, and graduate prospects.

Oxford Brookes also rose two spots in the South East of England rankings, moving from ninth to seventh.

Professor Alistair Fitt, vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes University, said: "This fantastic achievement is a reflection of the passion and dedication shown by everyone at Oxford Brookes.

"Moving up 11 places and into the top 50 of the Good University Guide demonstrates the strides we are making in delivering outstanding education, research, and student experience.

"I’m extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and this recognition reinforces our commitment to fostering an environment where our students develop the skills, knowledge, and personal qualities they need to succeed."

The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate study options, along with apprenticeships and continuing professional development.

Prospective students can learn more about what the university offers at the next undergraduate open days in October and November.

Elsewhere in the rankings, Oxford University beat Cambridge as it placed third, one place above its historic rival.

Oxford was also ranked as the number one university in the south east after it achieved triple gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework this year.

Despite the praise, the Oxbridge universities lost out to the first-placed London School of Economics and Political Science, with the University of St Andrews in second.

Helen Davies, editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, said: “The best universities - whether they were founded in the 15th century or 2005 - are local and global powerhouses of intellectual thought and creativity, from the arts to science, that can power economic regeneration and lead the way to a better life.

“This year we have tweaked our methodology to keep up with contemporary concerns around climate change and careers and have added in a sustainability metric, teaming up with People and Planet, and boosted the weighting of graduate prospects.

“See how the universities compare subject by subject, a guide on campus life, and what scholarships and bursaries may be on offer online.”

For more information on courses available at Oxford Brookes and how to apply, people can visit the university's website, and the full leader board can be found on The Times website.