A global celebrity studying at Oxford University has got onto her college's rowing team.

Brooke Boney hosted Australia’s The Today Show for five years before announcing a shock departure and career change earlier this year.

The presenter revealed she would study at the University of Oxford and shared on social media she had arrived.

Ms Boney is studying a Public Policy MA at the historic institution and has been enjoying her first few days in England.

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The update shared on Instagram.The update shared on Instagram. (Image: Brooke Boney / Instagram)

Now based at St Antony’s College, the TV star has now shared some exciting news regarding her extracurricular activities.

Taking to social media on Monday, she shared on her Instagram story that she and fellow student Belen Munoz Zurita had made it onto the college rowing team.

“Guess who just passed their swimming tests to join St Antony’s rowing,” said Ms Boney.

The student shared the story on her own Instagram page and added: “So happy."

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University life is going well for the 37-year-old has attended freshers' events as well as eaten at several formal dinners in the city since arriving from Oz last month.

Ms Boney also attended Matriculation Day which took place on Saturday, October 19.

Earlier this month she was invited to a special formal dinner at Balliol College having walked away from her high-profile job in the media for the option to study in England.

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