Rankings of University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is a prestigious research university located in Oxford, England, and is the oldest English language university in the world. It is made up of 39 partly autonomous constituent colleges, six private halls, and a variety of academic departments which are split into four divisions: Humanities, Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences.

Latest ranking updates for University of Oxford
  • July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. University of Oxford achieves place 4.
  • July 2024: University of Oxford ranks 25 in the latest CWTS Leiden Ranking from Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands.
  • June 2024: Us News announced latest results of US News: Best Global Universities with University of Oxford in position 4.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #12.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #1 
    • #2 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #9 
    • #48 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #51 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Marketing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #15 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #111 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #1 
    • #3 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #22 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #76 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #2 
    • #39 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #64 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #101 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #126 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #128 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #146 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #90 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #31 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #80 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #71 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #190 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #1 
    • #7 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #1 
    • #1 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #5 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Italian
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Linguistics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #1 
    • #2 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #28 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #21 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #8 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #3 
    • #5 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #27 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #39 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #74 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #15 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #9 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #16 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Anthropology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #13 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #8 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #12 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Oxford

English The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Languages & Literature
Chemical Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Engineering
Economics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Natural Sciences
Medicine The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#1 
Medicine & Health
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Mathematics
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1 
Computer Science
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2 
Arts Visual & Performing
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#2 
Law
Marketing QS World University Rankings By Subject
#2 
Business

Student Ratings for University of Oxford

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.8 (based on 970 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
0.4 (based on 920 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.8 (based on 50 student ratings)

“I was blown away by Oxford from the beginning until the end of my time there. I had the privilege of studying Philosophy and Politics, and having my work critiqued by established figures in the field that I had admired for years before coming to Oxford. Truly a life-changing experience.”

“The complexity and volume of work we were expected to do in just eight weeks was very intense, but I’m so glad that I went through it. I’ll never forget the time I spent at this legendary university.”

About University of Oxford

PROS

  • The first comment that usually comes to student’s minds about Oxford is its iconic and impressive architecture. This makes learners feel as though they have gone back on time.
  • Students remark that the facilities and resources here are second -to -none, from their libraries and laboratories to the long traditional dining halls that remind us of the feasts seen in the Harry Potter movies.
  • Consistently ranked among the best in the world by all prominent ranking organisations, including QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • Students warn that the workload is intense, but this is expected from such a prestigious university as Oxford.
  • There are concerns of elitism, depending on the student that you speak with. Not all students behave in this manner, but a significant number of students point this out as an issue for them.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1096
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1865 270 000
Address:
Wellington Square
OX1 2JD, Oxford
England UK
Website:
https://www.ox.ac.uk
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
Peter Ratcliffe (University of Oxford, 2019)
 
Nikolaas Tinbergen (University of Oxford, 1973)
 
Rodney R. Porter (University of Oxford, 1972)
 
Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin (University of Oxford, 1964)
 
Sir Cyril Hinshelwood (University of Oxford, 1956)
 
Sir Robert Robinson (University of Oxford, 1947)
 
Ernst B. Chain (University of Oxford, 1945)
 
Sir Howard Florey (University of Oxford, 1945)
 
Sir Charles Sherrington (University of Oxford, 1932)
 
Frederick Soddy (University of Oxford, 1921)
 

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (no subscore less than 6.0)
  • Official Guide for an Oxford Applicant: Undergraduate (1/3) – What Oxford is Like
  • Our student stories – finding a place
  • Aula Education: Anders' advice for Economics & Management students
  • I am African, and Oxford was for me: Oxford MBA
  • The Master of Public Policy at Oxford (MPP)
  • How has Oxford changed you?

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Oxford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
7 /100
920 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 241 students of University of Oxford participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Oxford in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 82.1

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Oxford

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
12425
postgraduates:
9785
Total:
22210
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Medicine (Non-Specific):
2005
Languages and Area Studies :
1790
Biosciences:
1785
History:
1440
Mathematical Sciences:
1335
Law:
1240
Engineering (Non-Specific):
1140
Chemistry:
1075
Education and Teaching:
1010
English Studies:
995
Physics and Astronomy:
980
Business and Management:
835
Economics:
730
Politics:
675
Classics:
645
Computing:
635
Philosophy:
615
Anthropology:
540
Theology and Religious Studies:
385
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology:
365
Materials and Technology:
350
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
300
Performing Arts:
295
Psychology:
275
Sociology:
205
Archaeology:
185
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
150
Creative Arts and Design:
110
Social Policy:
105
Architecture, Building and Planning:
25
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
1365
United States:
1350
Canada:
365
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
340
India:
305
Singapore:
285
Australia:
270
Switzerland:
160
South Africa:
120
Malaysia:
100
Korea (South):
90
Nigeria:
90
Japan:
80
United Arab Emirates:
80
Russia:
80
Norway:
65
Pakistan:
65
Turkey:
65
New Zealand:
55
Brazil:
50
Saudi Arabia:
50
Mexico:
50
Thailand:
50
Indonesia:
50
Kenya:
45
Ghana:
40
Chile:
35
Taiwan:
35
Colombia:
35
Israel:
25
Bangladesh:
25
Egypt:
20
Vietnam:
20
Zimbabwe:
20
Serbia:
20
Qatar:
15
Philippines:
15
Sri Lanka:
15
Lebanon:
15
Peru:
15
Argentina:
15
Ukraine:
15
Zambia:
10
Uganda:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
Jordan:
10
Nepal:
10
North Macedonia:
10
Iran:
10
Morocco:
10
Kazakhstan:
10
Armenia:
5
Uruguay:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Oman:
5
Venezuela:
5
Ecuador:
5
Panama:
5
Jamaica:
5
Guatemala:
5
Belize:
5
Bermuda:
5
Mozambique:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Belarus:
5
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
5
Georgia:
5
Iceland:
5
Angola:
5
Botswana:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Liberia:
5
Malawi:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Sudan:
5
Tanzania:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Brunei:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Maldives:
5
Mongolia:
5
Bahrain:
5
Kuwait:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of University of Oxford

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Magdalen
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Oriel
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St Hilda's
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Merton
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St Peter's
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St Edmund Hall
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University of Oxford is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 39 rankings of University of Oxford.

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University of Oxford achieved the highest ranking for Business. It is ranked #1 in URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (International Relations). See all subject rankings for University of Oxford.

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