Worldwide networks
Studying at Oxford means joining an international community of students, academics and alumni making an impact across every sector and region. These connections can support your future career, open up opportunities around the world and give you access to a lifelong network.
Oxford’s teaching and research help to address global challenges, from climate change and public health to technological innovation and social policy. As a student, you are part of a university whose research, education and partnerships are designed to create real-world impact.
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A global Oxford community
Oxford is home to students and staff from across the world, alongside a global alumni community of nearly 400,000 people and around 170 regional and shared-interest groups worldwide. This means you will study alongside people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences and build connections that can last well beyond your degree.
After graduation, you remain part of this international alumni community. As an Oxford graduate, you can benefit from lifelong professional networking, both online and in person, through events, local alumni groups and wider professional networks around the world.
Opportunities for your future
Being part of Oxford’s international community can open doors throughout your career. Alumni connections, academic networks and partnerships with organisations around the world can lead to opportunities for collaboration, mentoring and employment.
During your time at Oxford, you may also take part in international experiences such as internships, research projects and exchanges, helping you build skills, confidence and global awareness valued by employers.
Read more about the internships available only to Oxford students.
Making a global impact
Oxford’s external engagement brings together research, education and partnership across local, national and global contexts. By working with a wide range of partners, the University connects knowledge and collaboration to address shared challenges and create meaningful impact in the wider world.
This can be seen in many areas of Oxford’s work. Researchers have played a leading role in major global advances, including the development of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, as well as pioneering research in fields such as artificial intelligence, climate science and medical treatments. Across disciplines, Oxford researchers work with governments, industry and international organisations to shape policy, develop new technologies and improve lives.
Your place in the network
As an Oxford student, you are part of this international community from the moment you arrive. You will have opportunities to contribute your ideas, learn from experts and engage with issues that matter locally and globally.
The connections you build and the experiences you gain at Oxford can continue to support you long after you graduate, helping you shape your future and make your own impact. As an Oxford graduate, you will have opportunities to stay involved with the University’s wider community.
