Study abroad at University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is an independent and self-governing institution made up of the University, its divisions, departments and faculties, and 36 colleges and three societies. It has been ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for a record ten consecutive years.

Oxford teaches more than 26,000 students across subjects that include medicine, computer science, classics, law and modern languages. Its submission to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework held the highest volume of world-leading research of any UK institution.

The colleges provide accommodation, meals, common rooms, libraries, sports and social facilities, and pastoral care, and are responsible for undergraduate tutorial teaching. Centrally the University runs lectures and seminars and provides libraries, laboratories, museums and computing facilities, alongside sport, welfare and health services.

• Top-ranked worldwide

  Oxford has been ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for ten consecutive years.

• World-leading research

  The Research Excellence Framework found that Oxford's submission held the highest volume of world-leading research of any UK institution.

• Strong graduate outcomes

  93% of undergraduate leavers were in high-skilled employment or further study fifteen months after finishing.

• Tutorial teaching

  Colleges are responsible for undergraduate tutorial teaching and provide pastoral care within small academic communities.

• College accommodation

  Colleges house all first-year undergraduates and offer at least one further year of accommodation.

University of Oxford

University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD, United Kingdom

Based in Oxford, the University of Oxford is not a campus university: its colleges, departments and other buildings sit throughout the city rather than on one central site. Students move between college, faculty and library buildings across a compact city centre. Day-to-day study therefore has a city-wide rhythm rather than a single-campus one.

The University of Oxford publishes course fees by fee status, so students can see how tuition costs differ for Home and overseas applicants. The University of Oxford also sets out bursaries, scholarships and government support, and points applicants to its official funding and living-cost guidance.

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University of Oxford.

The University of Oxford welcomes international students from across the world, and they make up over a third of everyone studying at the University, with 138 nationalities currently represented. Tailored guidance covers each stage of applying, arriving and settling in.

Practical support starts before arrival. The University publishes pre-arrival information and detailed advice on reaching Oxford from the UK airports and the Eurostar terminal, and orientation events help new students find their way. Colleges confirm move-in dates, arrival times and where to collect keys.

Support continues once study begins. Colleges provide accommodation, meals and pastoral care, and the University offers welfare, health and disability services alongside a language centre and shared sports facilities.