Visit University Of Oxford
About this experience
The University of Oxford is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, located in Oxford, England. Teaching began as early as the 12th century, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Oxford is renowned for its rigorous academic standards, historic traditions, and global influence.
The university is made up of 39 colleges and six permanent private halls, each with its own buildings, staff, and student community. This unique collegiate system provides students with personalized tutorials, small-group teaching sessions that are a hallmark of an Oxford education.
University Of Oxford can be visited by joining a Free Walking Tour of Oxford to go inside the old colleges and lectures halls with university educated guides.
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Oxford consistently ranks among the top universities globally and is known for excellence in fields such as humanities, sciences, medicine, law, and politics. Its alumni include numerous British prime ministers, international leaders, Nobel Prize winners, and famous writers such as J.R.R. Tolkien and Oscar Wilde.
The university’s iconic architecture, including the Radcliffe Camera and the Bodleian Library, attracts visitors from around the world. With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, Oxford continues to play a leading role in addressing global challenges while preserving centuries-old academic traditions.
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across four main academic divisions:
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Humanities
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Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
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Medical Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Research & Innovation
Oxford is a global research leader, contributing to breakthroughs in medicine, artificial intelligence, climate science, and public policy. Researchers from Oxford played a major role in developing the COVID-19 vaccine with AstraZeneca.
Notable Alumni
Oxford has educated over 70 Nobel Prize winners and many world leaders, including:
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Margaret Thatcher
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Boris Johnson
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Stephen Hawking
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Malala Yousafzai
Traditions & Student Life
Oxford is famous for formal halls, academic gowns, May Day celebrations, rowing competitions, and debates at the Oxford Union. The historic libraries, especially the Bodleian Library, hold millions of books and manuscripts.
Oxford combines ancient tradition with modern research excellence, making it one of the most influential universities in the world.