University of Oxford: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3 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 6,424 | For History |
| Top1-3 | For 24 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 420,180 scientific papers published and 20,007,604 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3025 | 57203 |
| 1994 | 3222 | 63084 |
| 1995 | 3407 | 67633 |
| 1996 | 3905 | 75118 |
| 1997 | 4042 | 81658 |
| 1998 | 4269 | 93227 |
| 1999 | 4276 | 102632 |
| 2000 | 4885 | 118032 |
| 2001 | 4917 | 135638 |
| 2002 | 5619 | 158026 |
| 2003 | 5714 | 180435 |
| 2004 | 6136 | 201437 |
| 2005 | 7099 | 227613 |
| 2006 | 7607 | 257427 |
| 2007 | 8111 | 290457 |
| 2008 | 8921 | 328627 |
| 2009 | 9894 | 376187 |
| 2010 | 10826 | 420929 |
| 2011 | 11348 | 483371 |
| 2012 | 12694 | 550814 |
| 2013 | 13643 | 627786 |
| 2014 | 14665 | 693949 |
| 2015 | 15598 | 758740 |
| 2016 | 16319 | 820668 |
| 2017 | 17603 | 900242 |
| 2018 | 18587 | 1007568 |
| 2019 | 20709 | 1173365 |
| 2020 | 24138 | 1446366 |
| 2021 | 24788 | 1666040 |
| 2022 | 22909 | 1544040 |
| 2023 | 23384 | 1589195 |
| 2024 | 19023 | 1555839 |
| 2025 | 15804 | 1378493 |
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
- theoretical physicistwritercosmologist
- Biography
-
Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical astrophysicist, 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
- military personnelmonarcharistocrat
- Biography
-
Edward VIII, later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, 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
- voice actorstage actormodelactorchild actor
- Biography
-
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson is an English actress. In the 2010s, she was 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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Bill Clinton
- Enrolled in the University of Oxford
- Studied in 1968-1970
- Occupations
- lawyerdiplomatautobiographerjuristgovernor
- Biography
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William Jefferson Clinton is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the attorney general of Arkansas from 1977 to 1979 and as the governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981, and again from 1983 to 1992. His centrist "Third Way" political philosophy became known as Clintonism, which dominated his presidency and the succeeding decades of Democratic Party history.
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 |