About the University

Student numbers 2006/7

Total students

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  Undergraduates Postgraduate taught Postgraduate research Visiting recognised other Total
Men 6,371 1,512 2,605 221 10,709
Women 5,735 1,309 1,954 286 9,284
Total 12,106 2,821 4,559 507 19,993
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Students by nationality

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  Undergraduates Postgraduate taught Postgraduate research Visiting recognised other Total
United Kingdom 10,329 914 1,891 - 13,134
European Union (excl. UK) 636 431 802 61 1,930
International 1,141 1,476 1,866 446 4,929
Total 12,106 2,821 4,559 507 19,993

Students come to Oxford from 139 countries and territories, creating a vibrant and diverse student community. The largest groups of international students come from:

  Undergraduates Postgraduate Taught Postgraduate research Visiting recognised other Total
United States 182 424 440 367 1.413
China & Hong Kong 298 172 224 5 699
Germany 182 137 226 27 572
Canada 43 118 181 7 349
India 43 134 76 4 257
Australia 46 62 128 3 239
Ireland 81 51 67 - 199
France 68 38 46 11 163
Greece 20 24 102 - 146
Italy 38 30 69 5 142
Japan 29 32 55 3 119
Russian Federation 46 24 31 5 106
Singapore 65 16 22 2 105
South Africa 20 29 55 - 104
South Korea 27 25 39 4 95
Malaysia 40 15 38 2 95
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Undergraduates

1. Ancient and Modern History 68
2. Archaeology and Anthropology 66
3. Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular 341
4. Biological Sciences 296
5. Chemistry 662
6. Classical Archaeology and Ancient History 59
7. Classics and English 27
8. Classics and Modern Languages 55
9. Computer Science 81
10. Economics and Management 258
11. Engineering and Computer Science 24
12. Engineering, Economics and Management 83
13. Engineering and Materials 2
14. Engineering Science 490
15. English 752
16. English and Modern Languages 76
17. European and Middle Eastern Languages 30
18. Experimental Psychology 140
19. Fine Art 51
20. Geography 255
21. Geology/Earth Sciences 110
22. History/Modern History 729
23. History/Modern History and Economics 31
24. History/Modern History and English 32
25. History/Modern History and Modern Languages 83
26. History/Modern History and Politics 161
27. History of Art 29
28. Human Sciences 110
29. Jurisprudence 622
30. Jurisprudence with Law in Europe 123
31. Literae Humaniores 458
32. Materials, Economics and Management 16
33. Materials Science 89
34. Mathematics 616
35. Mathematics and Computer Science 48
36. Mathematics and Philosophy 98
37. Mathematics and Statistics 106
38. Medicine (Pre-clinical, Clinical & Graduate Entry) 945
39. Modern Languages 741
40. Modern Languages and Linguistics 21
41. Music 182
42. Oriental Studies 179
43. Philosophy and Modern Languages 70
44. Philosophy, Politics and Economics 755
45. Philosophy and Theology 68
46. Physics 626
47. Physics and Philosophy 53
48. Physiological Sciences 54
49. Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology 113
50. Theology 160
51. Continuing Education Certifi cates and Diplomas 768
52. Diploma in Legal Studies 19
53. Certificate in Theology/Bachelor in Theology 75
  Total 12,106
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Postgraduates

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  Postgraduate taught Postgraduate research
Medical Sciences 174 903
Social Sciences 1,529 1,101
Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences 175 1,485
Humanities 509 1,040
Continuing Education 434 30
Total 2,821 4,559