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.

During the 13th century, rioting between town and gown (townspeople and students) hastened the establishment of primitive halls of residence.

These were succeeded by the first of Oxford’s colleges, which began as endowed houses or medieval halls of residence, under the supervision of a Master.

Established between 1249 and 1264, University, Balliol and Merton Colleges are the oldest.

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Oxford is a truly international university. More than half of our graduate students come from outside the UK: together, they represent over 160 different countries and territories. You can find out more about our graduate student body on our page. 

There is no ‘Oxford type’: our students come from all kinds of backgrounds, and all bring something unique. We aim to make this a welcoming environment in which all of our students can thrive and reach their full potential.

For more information about applying to Oxford as an international student, take a look at our information for section.

Our global reach

We have a presence throughout the world unlike that of any other university. 

• Oxford has around 350,000 alumni, spread across almost every country in the world.
• The University has international offices in Japan, China and North America, fostering stronger relationships with foundations and businesses in those countries, as well as with our alumni. 
• Oxford University is a department of the University, and the world’s largest university press. Publishing worldwide in more than 40 languages, it furthers the University’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship and education. It is globally renowned for its English language learning and teaching resources. 
• The laboratories of Oxford’s Centre for Tropical Medicine and Glodal Health, represent probably the largest overseas research presence of any university in the world. The centre employs over 2,000 overseas staff, working to expand our understanding of how to treat tropical infectious diseases.
• Our specialist centres, like the University of Oxford China Centre, the Latin American Centre, and the African Studies Centre, provide valuable resources for students and attract scholars and academics from all over the world. 

Collaboration

Our research and collaborative links span virtually every country in the world.

Our researchers have created countless collaborations all over the world, from building instruments for planetary exploration with NASA to working with local botanists in the Andes to discover over 100 plants that are new to science. 

International opportunities

While studying at Oxford, graduate students enjoy access to a range of international experiences. 

Some of our courses offer students the chance to spend time abroad.  Travel grants are available to graduate students wishing to spend time overseas to conduct study or research as part of their degree.

Language learning

If you’d like to learn a new language for research, study, or personal interest before a trip overseas, the is the language hub for Oxford students and staff.

The centre offers courses in 11 modern languages, including Arabic, Mandarin and Spanish, and resources in many more as well as an which is open to all international students preparing for graduate study at Oxford.

Oxford’s international profile rivals that of any university in the world, highlighted by the breadth and depth of its research collaborations and a truly global student body and academic staff.

The unit works on locally relevant health conditions, collaborates with local partners, trains health academic leaders and informs local and international health policy.

Oxford University Press (OUP) is also very active in the region. In South Africa and in the Central and East Africa regions, it is the leading dictionary and literacy publisher

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