As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.
Research carried out by Oxford’s staff, students and alumni has made an enormous impact on the world over the centuries. You can explore some of the more recent examples in the Oxford Impacts case studies and films. These range from impact on culture, business and policy to environment and health.
The impact of some research is evident immediately, whereas in other cases it can take years, or even decades, before the true value becomes apparent. There are no simple predictors of potential benefit or outcomes, and no single measure of impact.
Our professional services are also known collectively as the University Administration and Services (UAS).
Their purpose is to
The Alumni Office has partnered with travel booking specialist to offer alumni a discount on bed and breakfast accommodation in selected Colleges.
Availability is limited and tends to be better during the summer holidays. If you cannot find availability for your chosen dates, you can still book accommodation in other Oxford colleges, although a discount will not be applied.
Oxford meets the needs of its students, academics and the international research community with a wide range of library services provided by more than 100 libraries, making it the largest library system in the UK.
Health care is not just concerned with medical care; it also involves the careful management of a complex system and network of organisations.
Drawing on the School's internationally renowned expertise, this group explores how health care organisations work, why they work and, crucially, how to improve them.
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences fund, develop and deliver training and conferences that span basic research, cutting-edge biomedicine and the application of genomics in healthcare.
The University Club is a sports and social facility for staff, graduates, alumni, retired or ex-staff of Oxford University, and membership is now available to their friends and family. The Club is situated on Mansfield Road, a short walk away from the city centre.
The Club offers great value, menus catering for all tastes and a broad selection of beverages, including local speciality ales. The Club also offers accommodation and plays host to the following sports: aerobics, dance, football, cricket, archery, tennis, squash, karate and fencing. Use of the gym is available for guests staying at the Club.
There are over 400 clubs and societies at the University of Oxford which cover a wide variety of interests that you may wish to join. The University registered non-sports clubs and societies list or the University registered sports activities list is a great place to start looking.
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
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| 3 | 4 | 4 |
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By U.S. News & World Report
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
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| 4 | 4 | 4 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
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| 1 | 1 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
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| 6 | 6 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 100 reviews
My experience at Oxford will go down as some of the best years of my life. From making friends, creating memories, being stretched and making stride academically, Oxford provided all the support I need. The classes are well thought out and engaging. The professors were always ready to help after hours. It was such a wholesome experience and I would definitely recommend enrolling.
The teaching skill is impressive and the students are welcoming
The reputation and the pass rate is on point. Students are always looking out for one another and always helping those in need of help�and also the management system is always on point at most times. Furthermore, when it comes to helping a confused student whether they are 1st year or 3rd year, the service/assistance always exceeds the expectation. They are always patient and they explain things step by step till you get help and also they always contact you as early as possible once they receive your inquiry but it is always best to go in person for a better experience and to ensure that all your concerns are dealt with.
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