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Woodbrooke

Birmingham, United Kingdom • Founded 1903

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: woodbrooke.org.uk

Overview

English Name: Woodbrooke
Founded: 1903
Institution Type: College
Control Type: Private
Woodbrooke campus building
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Established in 1903, Woodbrooke runs as a private college in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The institution functions as a higher-education provider.

Woodbrooke's academic profile: it runs a small set of programmes.

Location & Contact

Where to find Woodbrooke, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Phone: 44 (0)121 728 2360
Email: learning@woodbrooke.org.uk
Social Media:

Programs Offered

Woodbrooke's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.

2 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Master's Degree 1 programme

Quaker Studies
Religious Studies · 1 year

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Doctorate 1 programme

Quaker Studies
Religious Studies · 3 years

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Scholarships in United Kingdom

Funding routes available to students in the United Kingdom are listed below.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Woodbrooke

A five-step path through the application process at Woodbrooke.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Use the programme finder to browse Woodbrooke's 2 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Programme-level requirements at Woodbrooke typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    Woodbrooke takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Woodbrooke's own admissions portal at www.woodbrooke.org.uk instead.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at learning@woodbrooke.org.uk or by phone at 44 (0)121 728 2360. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodbrooke

Frequently asked questions about Woodbrooke.

How old is Woodbrooke?

The institution opened in 1903 (approximately 123 years ago).

Where is Woodbrooke located?

Woodbrooke is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Is Woodbrooke a public or private institution?

Woodbrooke is a private institution.

Where can I learn more about Woodbrooke?

The institution's website is www.woodbrooke.org.uk.

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