University of Oxford: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #9 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #1 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Oxford |
| #1 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top1-3 | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 22%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.ox.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with passes in English, Mathematics, Science, and a language other than English, and 3 Advanced ('A') levels |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
We've calculated the 22% acceptance rate for University of Oxford based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Oxford is a world-class research university with 342,229 scientific papers published and 13,657,176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
University of Oxford majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2455 | 38844 |
| 1992 | 2577 | 42714 |
| 1993 | 2646 | 43455 |
| 1994 | 2852 | 48542 |
| 1995 | 2889 | 52109 |
| 1996 | 3458 | 57991 |
| 1997 | 3587 | 63757 |
| 1998 | 3757 | 73625 |
| 1999 | 3748 | 81151 |
| 2000 | 4220 | 92664 |
| 2001 | 4344 | 107340 |
| 2002 | 4963 | 122382 |
| 2003 | 4997 | 140114 |
| 2004 | 5440 | 159321 |
| 2005 | 6072 | 180972 |
| 2006 | 6732 | 203750 |
| 2007 | 7076 | 234761 |
| 2008 | 7857 | 258684 |
| 2009 | 8719 | 298324 |
| 2010 | 9550 | 335977 |
| 2011 | 9957 | 382710 |
| 2012 | 11110 | 433275 |
| 2013 | 12181 | 494011 |
| 2014 | 12978 | 546158 |
| 2015 | 14046 | 601893 |
| 2016 | 15169 | 651500 |
| 2017 | 16161 | 702764 |
| 2018 | 17093 | 795726 |
| 2019 | 18318 | 911334 |
| 2020 | 21066 | 1093403 |
| 2021 | 22221 | 1269422 |
| 2022 | 19732 | 1256411 |
| 2023 | 19153 | 1244646 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Oxford gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £9,250 | GBP |
| Graduate | £11,500 - £35,300 | GBP |
| MBA | £59,500 | GBP |
| Executive MBA | £87,000 | GBP |
| Doctoral | £7,730 - £25,700 | GBP |
The University of Oxford has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Oxford.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Archaeology, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Fine Arts, Geography, Health Sciences, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music Theory and Composition, Oriental Studies, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Philology, Philosophy, Phonetics, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Theology, Zoology |
|---|
University of Oxford alumni
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J. R. R. Tolkien
- Enrolled in the University of Oxford
- 1911-1915 graduated with Master of Arts in classics and English studies
- Occupations
- military officerpoetauthorchildren's writerillustrator
- Biography
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John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer and philologist. He was the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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Rupert Murdoch
- Enrolled in the University of Oxford
- In 1953 graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- entrepreneureditorbusinesspersonpublisherfinancier
- Biography
-
Keith Rupert Murdoch is an Australian-American business magnate, investor, and media proprietor. Through his company News Corp, he is the owner of hundreds of local, national, and international publishing outlets around the world, including in the UK (The Sun and The Times), in Australia (The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, and The Australian), in the US (The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post), book publisher HarperCollins, and the television broadcasting channels Sky News Australia and Fox News (through the Fox Corporation). He was also the owner of Sky (until 2018), 21st Century Fox (until 2019), and the now-defunct News of the World. With a net worth of US$21.7 billion as of 2 March 2022, Murdoch is the 31st richest person in the United States and the 71st richest in the world according to Forbes magazine.
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Anthony Eden
- Occupations
- diplomatpoliticianaristocrat
- Biography
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Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 until his resignation in 1957.
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Imran Khan
- Occupations
- politiciancricketerinternational forum participantinvestorautobiographer
- Biography
-
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi is a Pakistani politician and former cricketer who served as the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan from August 2018 until April 2022. He is the founder and former chairman of the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from 1996 to 2023. He was the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team throughout the 1980s and early 90s.
University of Oxford faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences | Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Experimental Psychology, Genetics, Health Sciences, Medicine, Neurosciences, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| Department/Division : Social Sciences | African Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Administration, Development Studies, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Geography, International Relations and Diplomacy, Latin American Studies, Law, Middle Eastern Studies, Political Sciences, Sociology |
| Faculty : Classics | Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Classical Languages |
| Faculty : English | English, Literature |
| Faculty : History | History |
| Faculty : Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics | Linguistics, Philology, Phonetics |
| Faculty : Medieval and Modern Languages | Catalan, Celtic Languages and Studies, Czech, French, German, Greek, Italian, Linguistics, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slavic Languages, Spanish |
| Faculty : Music | Music |
| Faculty : Oriental Studies | Ancient Civilizations, Asian Studies, Christian Religious Studies, East Asian Studies, Hebrew, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Philosophy |
| Faculty : Theology and Religion | Religion, Theology |
| Institute : American | American Studies |
| School : Art | Fine Arts, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printing and Printmaking, Sculpture, Video |
General information
| Founded | 1096 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Dominus illuminatio mea |
| Colors | oxford blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Offices, Wellington Square Oxford, OX1 2JD United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 162,000 |