University of Oxford

Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and has been at the forefront of understanding and shaping the world for centuries. It is regularly ranked among the top universities worldwide, and is renowned for its distinctive college and tutorial system. Oxford is a truly international institution: over 130 nationalities are represented among a student population of over 22,000. Our outstanding achievements in research across the disciplines can be seen in the fact that Oxford has more world-leading academics (rated 4* in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise) than any other UK university, and consistently earns the highest research income.

The University of Oxford aims to lead the world in research and education.

Foundation year: 1096
Short name: Oxford Type: Public
Students: 20260
Faculty: 1920
Faculty/Students Ratio: 11:1
Region: Europe
Location: Oxford, England