Europe

As one would expect given their proximity and rich shared history, the links between Oxford and its European neighbours are extensive, deep and multi-disciplinary. The initiation of Oxford’s international scholarly links took place in 1190 when the first known overseas student, Emo of Friesland (in the north of the Netherlands), arrived to study at the emerging University of Oxford. Studies of Europe have been pursued at Oxford for more than eight hundred years, and remain a strong focus today, mainly in the humanities and social sciences. Oxford researchers, academics and scientists also collaborate on a wealth of research projects with European partner institutions and colleagues across the full range of disciplines. 

The links below contain information about Oxford’s work with and on Europe. For more in depth information about our links with France and Germany, please click on those countries on the map below.