University of Oxford 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.

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.
Latest ranking updates for University of Oxford
  • 01 Jan, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. University of Oxford achieves place 5.
  • 28 Nov, 2022: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #5.
  • 23 Nov, 2022: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE Global Employability University Ranking with University of Oxford in position 6.
  • 16 Nov, 2022: Publication of THE World Reputation Rankings. Ranking position #4.
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Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Highest subject rankings for University of Oxford

Geography QS World University Rankings By Subject
#1 
Social Studies & Humanities
Art & Design CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Arts Visual & Performing
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Natural Sciences
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Law
Anatomy & Physiology QS World University Rankings By Subject
#1 
Medicine & Health
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#1 
Computer Science
English CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Languages & Literature
Business & Management Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
Business
Mathematics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Mathematics
Materials Technology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2 
Engineering

University rankings

    • #1 
    • #1 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 12 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 08 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #7 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #32 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities
    [Published 23 October, 2019]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    THE World Reputation Rankings
    [Published 16 November, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    THE World’s Most International Universities - Times Higher Education
    [Published 19 January, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #22 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #8 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 04 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #9 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 16 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 02 August, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #12 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 04 March, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #16 
    RUR Research Performance Ranking
    [Published 16 September, 2020]
    • #36 
    • #180 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #12 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #12 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe
    [Published 30 April, 2019]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    NTU Europe
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #12 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 01 January, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #6 
    THE Top Universities for a Digital Education
    [Published 10 May, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #22 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #16 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #3 
    • #76 
    Agricultural Sciences
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #140 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #35 
    Art & Design
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    History of Art, Architecture & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #4 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

Business

    • #1 
    • #4 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #9 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #13 
    Economics & Business
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #43 
    Finance
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #9 
    • #51 
    Management
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    Public Administration
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Computer Science

    • #1 
    • #5 
    Artificial Intelligence
    Nature Index - Top 100 Institutions in Artificial Intelligence
    [Published 09 December, 2020]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #93 
    Computer Science
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #19 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #11 
    • #95 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Education

    • #2 
    • #6 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #76 
    Education
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Engineering

    • #2 
    • #13 
    Biotechnology
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Chemical Engineering
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #5 
    • #87 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #17 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #6 
    • #109 
    Electrical Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #5 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #84 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Engineering - Chemical
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #14 
    Engineering - Civil & Structural
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #9 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #24 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    General Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    General Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #79 
    Materials Science
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Materials Technology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #29 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #8 
    • #76 
    Mechanical Engineering
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #10 
    • #129 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #35 
    Robotics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #2 
    • #22 
    Journalism
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]

Languages & Literature

    • #1 
    • #1 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Modern Langugages
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

Law

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #4 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #40 
    Law
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Mathematics

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Mathematics
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #11 
    Mathematics
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #21 
    Statistics
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Medicine & Health

    • #1 
    • #1 
    Anatomy & Physiology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Clinical Medicine
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #12 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Immunology
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #6 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #7 
    • #51 
    Nursing
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #10 
    Public Health
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

Natural Sciences

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #12 
    Biological Sciences
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Biology & Biochemistry
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #19 
    Chemistry
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #28 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 16 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #46 
    Chemistry
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Earth & Marine Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #15 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #10 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #2 
    • #17 
    Physical Sciences
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 16 June, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #26 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #18 
    • #30 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #56 
    • #122 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #63 
    • #158 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #15 
    Physics
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #24 
    Physics
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #2 
    • #1 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Classics & Ancient History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #3 
    Development Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #15 
    Economics
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #8 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Geography
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Politics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #9 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #2 
    • #10 
    Psychology
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Social Policy & Administration
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Social Sciences
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Sociology
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #2 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]

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)

Student Reviews for University of Oxford

Student satisfaction:
4.7 (based on 31 student reviews)

“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

  • Official Guide for an Oxford Applicant: Undergraduate (1/3) – What Oxford is Like
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  • The Master of Public Policy at Oxford (MPP)
  • How has Oxford changed you?
  • Our student stories – finding a place

TEF Award For Teaching and Student Outcomes

University of Oxford not available
What does it measure?
TEF stands for "Teaching Excellence and Student Outcome Framework". The award is based on an assessment of undergraduate studies only.
It is primarily based on following criteria:
  • Student satisfaction
    This is based on data of the National Student Survey (NSS). In our section on student reviews you find detailed uptodate NSS survey results of University of Oxford.
  • Continuation / Dropout rates
    The percentage of students that continue their studies from year to year is based on data of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
  • Employment outcomes
    The percentage of students who after graduation either proceeded to further studies or are in highly skilled employment.
How does this compare to other universities?
Among all UK universities and colleges:
  • 0 received TEF Gold
  • 0 received TEF Silver
  • 0 received TEF Bronze
  • 0 received a provisional award.
Source: Office for students (last updated May 26, 2021)

StuDocu Student Reviews

StuDocu has published the StuDocu World University Ranking, which is entirely based on student reviews. Over 100.000 students have reviewed over 1500 universities worldwide. University of Oxford is ranked in position 126 for Europe. Below you can find the 16 sub-ratings of University of Oxford in comparison to the averages among all universities in England UK. For illustrative purposes we have transferred the original 10 point scale into a 5 star scale.

Studies
Overall score
4.3
Quality of Courses/Teaching
3.9
Employer Recruiting & Career Services
4.4
Financial Aid
3.5
Studying Remotely
3.7
Feeling of Inclusivity
3.5
Leisure
Quality of Life
3.9
Student Clubs/Associations
3.9
Sports Culture
3.9
Dating Scene
3.3
Campus
Common Areas & Sports Facilities
3.7
Safety on Campus
3.9
Location
4.3
Accessibility for Disabled Students
3.9
Food on Campus
3.3
Housing
3.9
Source: StuDocu World University Ranking 2020

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: 84 (59 respondents)

Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS
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

TOP 5 Best rated degree courses of University of Oxford

  Course
1 Archaeology and Anthropology - BA 100/100 (5 student reviews)
2 Geography - BA 90/100 (33 student reviews)
3 Human Sciences - BA 86/100 (8 student reviews)
4 Geology - BA 85/100 (12 student reviews)
5 Mathematics and Philosophy (4 years) - MMathPhil 80/100 (58 student reviews)
Source: STUDENT REVIEWS - NSS student review 2020 data

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Oxford

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Economics and Management - BA £42,000.00
2 Mathematics and Philosophy (4 years) - MMathPhil £38,000.00
3 Materials Science (4 years) - MEng £36,000.00
4 Physics and Philosophy (4 years) - MPhyPhil £35,500.00
5 Physics (4 years) - MPhys £35,500.00
6 Engineering - MEng £35,000.00
7 Medicine - BM BCh £34,000.00
8 Chemistry (4 years) - MChem £33,000.00
9 Human Sciences - BA £32,000.00
10 Archaeology and Anthropology - BA £32,000.00
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO)

Student composition of University of Oxford

Students by subject
medicine by specialism:
1845
:
1515
history of art, architecture and design:
1410
Mathematical Sciences:
1370
Biosciences:
1295
Law:
1260
engineering (non-specific):
1125
Chemistry:
1100
English Studies:
985
Physics and Astronomy:
980
Business and Management:
750
Economics:
740
Politics:
670
Classics:
665
Computing:
660
Philosophy:
615
:
550
Cultural Studies:
520
education and teaching:
465
anatomy, physiology and pathology:
390
Theology and Religious Studies:
380
geography, earth and environmental studies:
370
:
335
materials and technology:
335
languages and area studies :
285
Psychology:
275
Sociology:
210
Archaeology:
185
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
155
Creative Arts and Design:
110
Performing Arts:
110
Social Policy:
100
architecture, building and planning:
20
Foreign students by nationality
China:
1365
USA:
1350
Germany:
615
Canada:
365
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
340
India:
305
Singapore:
285
Australia:
270
Italy:
265
France:
210
Netherlands:
175
Romania:
165
Switzerland:
160
Poland:
160
Spain:
130
Ireland:
125
South Africa:
120
Malaysia:
100
Greece:
90
South Korea:
90
Austria:
90
Nigeria:
90
Belgium:
85
United Arab Emirates:
80
Japan:
80
Russia:
80
Pakistan:
65
Turkey:
65
Norway:
65
Bulgaria:
60
Sweden:
55
Denmark:
55
New Zealand:
55
Mexico:
50
Brazil:
50
Saudi Arabia:
50
Thailand:
50
Indonesia:
50
Kenya:
45
Czech Republic:
45
Ghana:
40
Colombia:
35
Chile:
35
Finland:
35
Taiwan:
35
Hungary:
35
Portugal:
35
Slovakia:
30
Luxembourg:
30
Lithuania:
30
Israel:
25
Bangladesh:
25
Zimbabwe:
20
Cyprus (European Union):
20
Vietnam:
20
Egypt:
20
Serbia:
20
Argentina:
15
Philippines:
15
Qatar:
15
Peru:
15
Ukraine:
15
Sri Lanka:
15
Slovenia:
15
Lebanon:
15
Nepal:
10
Iran:
10
Jordan:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
Zambia:
10
Kazakhstan:
10
Estonia:
10
Uganda:
10
North Macedonia:
10
Morocco:
10
Croatia:
10
Latvia:
10
Uruguay:
5
Ecuador:
5
Oman:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Belize:
5
Panama:
5
Jamaica:
5
Guatemala:
5
Bermuda:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Armenia:
5
Kuwait:
5
Malawi:
5
Belarus:
5
Bosnia and Herzegovina:
5
Georgia:
5
Iceland:
5
Angola:
5
Botswana:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Liberia:
5
Mozambique:
5
Bahrain:
5
Sierra Leone:
5
Sudan:
5
Tanzania:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
Afghanistan:
5
Brunei:
5
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
5
Maldives:
5
Mongolia:
5
Venezuela:
5

Key facts

Institution type:
Public
Facilities:
Library, sports facilities, housing
University Size:
 students: 24515; staff: 7000
Foundation year:
1096
students:
24515
undergraduates:
11955
postgraduates:
12010
academic staff:
7000
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, Royal Society, 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)
 
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