For the world
People have heard of Oxford, and for good reason. Oxford is recognised around the world for the impact of its teaching and research. For centuries, discoveries made here have shaped our understanding of the world and helped address challenges across health, the environment, policy and culture and elsewhere. As a student, you’ll learn from academics at the forefront of their fields, engaging with ideas that are influencing the future and making a real difference globally.
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World leading
We’re very proud that Oxford has ranked number one in the world for ten years running (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026). For centuries, the University has been a leading centre of learning and research with global impact and influence.
World changing
At the heart of Oxford University is ground-breaking research. Work undertaken by our staff, students and graduates helps the lives of million of people, tackles issues of worldwide interest and solves real-world problems.
World-famous graduates
Many of our graduates go on to realise extraordinary futures, becoming writers and broadcasters, actors and comedians, artists and musicians, scientists, Olympic medal winners, Nobel Prize winners, and world leaders.
“Oxford is a fantastic university, renowned for academic excellence - the teaching is world class, and being taught by experts in my subject area in this way really appealed to me”
“One of the most exciting things about studying at Oxford is the opportunity to work with and learn from academics who are at the cutting edge of research.”
“There is so much inspiring research that is happening at Oxford. It shows you what a global place it is.”
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