I didn’t know what to expect from Oxford other than a great education. In fact those three years have stayed with me in all sorts of ways. But perhaps most importantly I left university feeling able to choose who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. I still feel lucky to have been there.
Oxford graduate
Studying at Oxford
There are many universities, but Oxford retains a special place in the academic landscape of the UK and in the hearts of those who live, study and teach here.
There are even more reasons why Oxford generates such admiration, pride and loyalty. Taken individually, these reasons may not be unique, but when viewed together they form the characteristics that have differentiated the University from all others for hundreds of years and will continue to form the essence of the Oxford experience for years to come.
Every student at Oxford is a member of a college. They are sometimes compared to halls of residence at other universities, but they are so much more besides. Your college will be your home for much of your time at Oxford, providing accommodation, meals, a library and IT support. The relatively small number of students at each college allows for close and supportive personal attention to be given to your induction, academic development and welfare.
In 2012–13, Oxford’s financial support is the most generous of all English universities for UK and EU students from the lowest income households: no strings attached! (Based on analysis of data at www.unifees2012.com.)