University Of Oxford

The University of Oxford, referred to as Oxford, was established in 1096, is located in Oxford, England, UK. Oxford is considered the first university in the English-speaking world. The university experienced growth from 1167, when the English students were banned from attending University of Paris. Women have been given degrees since 1920. The University of Oxford's revent enrollments have been more than 11,000 undergraduate and 7,000 postgraduate students. The institution draws from over 140 countries.

Oxford has a reputation as one of the premier universities in the UK and in the world. It is regularly ranked as a top English, European, and world university by publications such as the Times Good University Guide, Guardian University Guide, THE - QS World University Rankings, and others.

The university organizes its academic studies around over 35 colleges. Each of the colleges is independent and self governing. Oxford considers this system of colleges to be at core of its success by giving its students the advantages of belonging to a large, internationally regarded institution while at the same time being part of a smaller academic college community.

The university offers its undergraduate and graduate programs across four major divisions. These include:

• Humanities
• Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The students are associated with several clubs and organizations such as Oxford University Dramatic Society, Oxford University Student Union, Oxford University Psychology Society, and Oxford Union Society. The students participate in sports like badminton, archery, boxing, cross-country, fencing, cricket, and baseball.

The notable alumni include renowned personalities such as Sir Edwin Arnold, journalist and poet; Jonathan P. Bowen, computer scientist; Armando Iannucci, writer, performer and radio producer; William George Rushton, cartoonist, actor and comedian; and many others.

More About University of Oxford

• University of Oxford is a public school.
• The school was founded in 1096.
• The highest degree offered is the Doctorate degree.