University of Oxford Oxford University provides world-class research and education to benefit society on a local, regional, national and global scale
About the University of Oxford Oxford is a world-leading centre of learning, teaching and research and the oldest university in the English-speaking world
Courses - University of Oxford Astrophoria Foundation Year Find out more about Oxford's foundation year for talented students who have experienced disadvantage and educational disruption
Undergraduate admissions and outreach - University of Oxford Changes to 2027-entry admissions tests From 2026, Oxford will be using the admissions tests owned and managed by UAT-UK A collaboration between Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge, UAT-UK's computer-based tests are used by a range of UK universities and delivered online by Pearson via their network of test centres
Admissions - University of Oxford Study at Oxford Discover what life is really like as an Oxford student, including the courses we offer and how to apply
Graduate admissions - University of Oxford We offer a unique experience to our graduate students, including the opportunity to work with leading academics and with world-class libraries, laboratories, museums and collections The Graduate Admissions pages of the University of Oxford website are designed for those applying for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford during the 2025-26 academic year
Applying to Oxford - University of Oxford Applying to Oxford The only things that Oxford students have in common are academic ability and intellectual curiosity Our students come from all over the world and bring with them an amazing range of backgrounds and interests This helps make our University one of the most exciting learning environments anywhere
Research - University of Oxford Oxford University ranked number 1 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the tenth year running, and at the heart of this success is our ground-breaking research and innovation
History - University of Oxford Oxford is a unique and historic institution As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, it can lay claim to nine centuries of continuous existence Here’s a timeline of key dates: