Oxford Brookes University is divided into 4 academic faculties and 8 professional services directorates.
Responsibility for the day-to-day running of Oxford Brookes University rests with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alistair Fitt, and the Vice-Chancellor's Group (VCG). The Chancellor is the ceremonial figurehead of the University, and the current Chancellor is Paterson Joseph. The Board of Governors leads the University strategically by determining the overall mission.