Summary
The University of Oxford is famous for the exceptional teaching, research and learning opportunities it offers, and its long history of excellence. Undergraduate students enjoy personalised, regular tutorial teaching with subject experts and are part of college communities which provide a safe and supportive environment for study. Students and staff come from around the globe with an incredible range of backgrounds and interests.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate58%Postgraduate42%
Study mode
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Full-time76%Part-time24%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK67%International23%EU10%
Student gender
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Male 49%Female 51%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2024
Overall ranking
2nd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000984 98%2nd
1 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212205 97%6th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5n/a -
Research quality
/ Max 43.49 87%6th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.95 95%2nd
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Academic services spend
/ Max 30332753 91%5th
1 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2103600 29%77th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.310.31st
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.9 98%3rd
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10090.3 90%5th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10083.0 83%6th
Subject League Tables 2024
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- African & Middle Eastern Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art & Design
- Asian Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Linguistics
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Sociology
- Theology & Religious Studies
Overall ranking
1st out of 10
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
African & Middle Eastern Studies ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Entry standards
/ Max 207198 96%2nd
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 5n/a -
Research quality
/ Max 43.42 86%2nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.8 98%2nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10086.0 86%2nd
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
University of Oxford is proud of their high-quality research, teaching and facilities; have a look at where they rank on our league tables and see how their strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience. There are also many clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, University of Oxford is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential.
A degree is a fantastic way to explore subjects you are interested in more in-depth and to work in a field that interests you after graduation. If you do something you enjoy, you'll never work a day in your life! If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest.
University of Oxford is a collegiate institution whose individual colleges provide accommodation for students. First years become part of their college community, supported by helpful staff on site. Disabled students applying for accommodation will be contacted to identify the most suitable college for them.