Oxford is a lively and beautiful city with much to offer both
students and visitors. It is about 57 miles (90 km) northwest of London
and has excellent road and rail links to the rest of the UK and all
major airports.
The total population of Oxford is about 150,000
including over 30,000 students in total from the University of Oxford
and the city’s other university, Oxford Brookes. As a result, you will
find a wealth of cultural, recreational and sports facilities with a
busy and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Enchanting historic buildings sit
alongside all the main high street stores, numerous coffee shops and
restaurants, and a thriving bar and club scene.
Oxford also boasts a
surprising amount of green space, including beautiful waterways that
you can walk alongside or punt down, the oldest botanic garden in the
country, the University parks, and innumerate college gardens and quads.
Relatively
compact, the city can be easily covered on foot or by bicycle and there
is a good network of cycle lanes. Bicycles can be hired or bought (many
are available second-hand) and there are also many excellent local bus
services to reach the more outlying areas.
Most colleges and
departments are situated in and around the city centre and college
accommodation is usually on the main college site, or in annexe
buildings only a short walk or cycle ride away from other college and
University buildings.
