University in Oxford, England

The University of Oxford (OX) is one of the top public universities located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is home to 38 colleges, like Pembroke College, Jesus College, Lincoln College, Hertford College, St Peter's College, Hertford College, and Corpus Christi College, which are financially independent and self-governing.

When was the University of Oxford Established?

The University of Oxford has no known foundation date, but teaching at Oxford existed in some form as early as 1096, but it is unclear when a university came into being.

Where is Oxford University?

The University of Oxford is located in Oxford, England, and is one of the UK's oldest universities. The University is located approximately 90 KM from London on the northwest side, which takes up to 1 hour 15 minutes to travel.

University of Oxford Accreditation and Affiliations

The University of Oxford is affiliated with IARU, Russell Group, Europaeum, EUA, Golden Triangle, G5, LERU, SES, and Universities UK.

Education at the University of Oxford

The University of Oxford courses is provided as more than 350 undergraduate and graduate programs in administration, maths, computer science, philosophy, etc, to over 24,000 students and researchers from different disciplines, cultures, and countries.

Why Choose the University of Oxford?

The University of Oxford provides over 350 undergraduate and graduate programs to students from over 150 countries and territories worldwide through its several colleges. The Department for Continuing Education offers over 1,000 part-time, flexible courses and programs for adult learners. University of Oxford's notable alumni is Stephen Hawking, Oscar Wilde, Hugh Grant, and Boris Johnson. The other enrollment stats and data of the University of Oxford are given below:

Faculties and Departments at the University of Oxford

The University of Oxford offers different programs and courses in various disciplines. It maintains over 13,000 faculties under multiple departments to assist students in their academics. Oxford University has other faculties and departments in various fields like humanities, medical sciences, social sciences, maths, physical, and life sciences. The faculties and departments of the University of Oxford London are:

Financial Aid at the University of Oxford

OX also offers over £8 million as financial aid to international students. The University of Oxford's acceptance rate is just 17%. At the bachelor's level, international students are offered a small number of the University of Oxford Scholarships, which are centrally administered. All the scholarships offer students substantial grants which cover the living cost and tuition fee of their chosen Oxford UG program.

Student Services 

The University of Oxford provides various support and services to the students to enrich the college experience. The amenities provided at the colleges of Oxford include:

1. Accommodation
2. Sport and Fitness
3. Library
4. Health Care
5. Student Unions
6. Charity and Volunteering
7. Disability Advice and Support
8. University Counselling Service
9. Sexual Harassment and Violence Support
10. Oxford SU Student Advice Service
11. Childcare

Libraries at the University of Oxford

The University of Oxford meets its students' academic needs and the international research community through a wide range of library services. It has over 100 libraries making it the most extensive library(Oxford University Library) system in the UK. Some of the University of Oxford libraries are:

• Bodleian Libraries: The Bodleian Libraries at the Univ of Oxford is the largest library system in the UK. These libraries hold more than 12 million printed items, over 80,000 e-journals, and outstanding special collections of rare books and manuscripts. It is the leading research library at Oxford University and is the second largest in the UK after the British Library.
• College Libraries: Each college like Pembroke College, Hertford College, and Corpus Christi College under the University of Oxford has its own library consisting of a modern, working library and older collections.
• Oxford University Libraries: The University of Oxford, at various colleges, has many departmental and museum libraries, such as the Museum of the History of Science Library and the Museum of Natural History Library. The SOLO (Search Oxford Libraries Online) is the leading search engine for library collections across the Univ of Oxford, giving over 100 libraries.