"...World-class research and education to benefit society on a local, regional, national and global scale"

Welcome to the University Of Oxford

About Us

Oxford is a unique and historic institution. As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, it can lay claim to nine centuries of continuous existence.

• Oxford was ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 - a record eight consecutive years.
• There are more than 26,000 students at Oxford, including 12,683 undergraduates and 13,324 postgraduates.
• Entry to undergraduate courses at Oxford continues to be very competitive: there are usually only around 3,300 places, and over 23,000 people applied to start in 2022.
• The majority of Oxford’s UK undergraduates come from state schools. Over 68% of UK students admitted in 2022 were from the state sector.
• 450 postgraduate courses received applications for year of entry 2022/23 (including part-time variants).
• For 2022/23 entry, over 37,500 applications were received for some 6,056 postgraduate places.
• International students make up 46% of our total student body - around 12,075 students. Students come to Oxford from more than 160 countries and territories (as of 1 December 2022). 
• According to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, which assesses the quality of research in UK Higher Education Institutions, Oxford’s submission had the highest volume of world-leading research¹. 
• The University of Oxford contributes around £15.7 billion to the UK economy, and supports more than 28,000 full time jobs (2018/19)

What we do - Philanthropy

"£222+ million raised so far"

Philanthropy is vital in helping the University to realise its ambitious goals. By pushing the boundaries of knowledge, nurturing the most talented students, and identifying innovative ways to share the treasures of our unique collections, Oxford’s work touches lives across the world. Thank you to all our supporters for your generosity.

Download the full Philanthropy report here

What we do - Research 

"...Ground breaking research and innovation"

Oxford is world-famous for research excellence and home to some of the most talented people from across the globe. Our work helps the lives of millions, solving real-world problems through a huge network of partnerships and collaborations. The breadth and interdisciplinary nature of our research sparks imaginative and inventive insights and solutions.

Career Opportunities

The University is continuing to grow and has some up and coming roles to be a part of a fantastic educational establishment.

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