UCAS code: O33
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.
Source: Oxford University Students' Union
Source: Oxford University Students' Union
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We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Number of students
27,315students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
57%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
23%of students are part-time
Male / Female
46%of students are male
Young / Mature
24%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
17%of students here are from outside the UK
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