University of Oxford

Dominus Illuminatio Mea • Est. 1096 • Oxford, England

About Oxford University

The University of Oxford, established around 1096, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world’s second-oldest university in continuous operation. Located in Oxford, England, this prestigious institution has been a center of learning for nearly a millennium.

Oxford comprises 39 constituent colleges and six permanent private halls, with a unique tutorial system that provides personalized education. The university has educated 28 Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and numerous world leaders, Nobel laureates, and influential figures.

From medieval scholars to modern researchers, Oxford continues to maintain its position as one of the world’s leading universities, with particular strengths in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

Quick Facts

  • Founded: c. 1096
  • Students: 24,000+
  • Faculty: 7,000+
  • Acceptance Rate: 17.5%
  • Endowment: £6.1 billion
  • Nobel Laureates: 72
  • UK Prime Ministers: 28

Colleges & Academic Divisions

Academic Divisions

  • Humanities Division
  • Social Sciences Division
  • Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences
  • Medical Sciences Division
  • Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
  • English Language & Literature
  • History
  • Law (Jurisprudence)

Famous Colleges

  • Christ Church
  • Balliol College
  • All Souls College
  • Magdalen College
  • New College
  • Trinity College
  • St John’s College
  • Brasenose College

Research Excellence

  • Medieval & Modern History
  • Classical Studies
  • Literature & Linguistics
  • Philosophy & Theology
  • Medical Research
  • Physics & Chemistry
  • Social Policy
  • International Development

Visit Oxford University

Address: Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 1865 270000

Website: www.ox.ac.uk

Admissions: undergraduate.study.ox.ac.uk