University of Oxford: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4 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 6,395 | For History |
| Top1-3 | For 20 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 405,652 scientific papers published and 18,909,371 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
University of Oxford majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2926 | 56430 |
| 1993 | 3025 | 57208 |
| 1994 | 3222 | 63036 |
| 1995 | 3404 | 67533 |
| 1996 | 3902 | 74956 |
| 1997 | 4040 | 81612 |
| 1998 | 4268 | 93148 |
| 1999 | 4277 | 102588 |
| 2000 | 4886 | 117953 |
| 2001 | 4914 | 135415 |
| 2002 | 5616 | 157929 |
| 2003 | 5716 | 180381 |
| 2004 | 6134 | 201350 |
| 2005 | 7099 | 227534 |
| 2006 | 7606 | 257388 |
| 2007 | 8111 | 290370 |
| 2008 | 8921 | 328610 |
| 2009 | 9894 | 376002 |
| 2010 | 10828 | 420765 |
| 2011 | 11340 | 483183 |
| 2012 | 12682 | 550435 |
| 2013 | 13573 | 627534 |
| 2014 | 14531 | 693637 |
| 2015 | 15432 | 757907 |
| 2016 | 16126 | 820091 |
| 2017 | 17452 | 899549 |
| 2018 | 18460 | 1006681 |
| 2019 | 20598 | 1172302 |
| 2020 | 23882 | 1445360 |
| 2021 | 24559 | 1664357 |
| 2022 | 22711 | 1541537 |
| 2023 | 23161 | 1584845 |
| 2024 | 18525 | 1535478 |
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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Stephen Hawking
- Enrolled in the University of Oxford
- 1959-1962 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in physics
- Occupations
- writercosmologisttheoretical physicist
- Biography
-
Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, widely viewed as one of the most prestigious academic posts in the world.
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Edward VIII
- Occupations
- monarcharistocratmilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Edward VIII, later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.
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Emma Watson
- Enrolled in the University of Oxford
- Studied in 2011-2012
- Occupations
- film directoractivistvoice actorstage actormodel
- Biography
-
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is an English actress. Known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films, she has received a selection of accolades, including a Young Artist Award and three MTV Movie Awards. Watson has been ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair, and was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2015. Watson was also listed by Forbes as an honouree on the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2015 and 2016.
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Margaret Thatcher
- Enrolled in the University of Oxford
- 1943-1947 graduated with Bachelor of Science in chemistry
- Occupations
- chemistbarristerpoliticianautobiographerstatesperson
- Biography
-
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was a British stateswoman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the position. As prime minister, she implemented policies that came to be known as Thatcherism. A Soviet journalist dubbed her the "Iron Lady", a nickname that became associated with her uncompromising politics and leadership style.
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 | 148,000 |