University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with teaching dating back to at least the 11th century. It is organised as a collegiate university, made up of dozens of largely self-governing colleges that provide accommodation, tutorials, and community life alongside the central university’s faculties and departments. Each college admits its own students and offers small-group tutorials, while the wider university runs lectures, laboratories, and examinations across all subjects.

Why students choose Oxford

Globally recognised name with a centuries-long academic tradition.
Distinctive tutorial system offering close, small-group teaching.
Broad strength across humanities, sciences, law, and medicine.
Collegiate structure fosters tight-knit communities within a large university.
Extensive alumni network spanning politics, business, and academia worldwide.

Campus and location

Oxford has no single campus; its colleges, libraries, and departments are woven throughout the historic city of Oxford, giving the city itself a strong university character.

What students say

Students commonly describe Oxford as intellectually rigorous and fast-paced, with the tutorial system demanding a high level of independent preparation between sessions. A recurring theme is that the collegiate structure creates strong, tight-knit friend groups within colleges, though some international students mention it can take time to feel fully integrated into a new social and cultural environment. The prestige of the alumni network and breadth of academic opportunity are frequently cited as standout benefits that make the intensity worthwhile.

Why students choose Oxford

Campus and location

What students say

Courses offered

BSc Natural Sciences