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University of Oxford

Location
Oxford, England
Established
1096
University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation. It grew rapidly from 1167 when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. After disputes between students and Oxford townsfolk in 1209, some academics fled north-east to Cambridge where they established what became the University of Cambridge. The two English ancient universities share many common features and are jointly referred to as Oxbridge. The university is made up of thirty-nine semi-autonomous constituent colleges, six permanent private halls, and a range of academic departments which are organised into four divisions. All the colleges are self-governing institutions within the university, each controlling its own membership and with its own internal structure and activities.

Other name The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford
Motto Latin: Dominus illuminatio mea
Motto (English) The Lord is my light
Type Public research university Ancient university
Established c. 1096
Endowment £6.1 billion (including colleges) (2019)
Budget £2.145 billion (2019–20)
Chancellor The Lord Patten of Barnes
Vice-Chancellor Louise Richardson
Academic staff 7000+
Students 24,515 (2019)
Undergraduates 11,955
Postgraduates 12,010
Other students 541 (2017)
Campus University town
Colours Oxford Blue
Athletics The Sporting Blue
Affiliations IARU, Russell Group, Europaeum, EUA, Golden Triangle, G5, LERU, SES, Universities UK

About University of Oxford

English university known as the oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university dates back to the 11th century.

Achievement of University of Oxford

The school holds the world's oldest university museum. The school's motto is the latin phrase Dominus Illuminatio Mea, which means "the Lord is my light." 

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Latest information about University of Oxford updated on July 28 2021.