Oxford University


Oxford University
A history of Oxford University, UK by J. Carter Oxford is the oldest, and one of the most prestigious, universities in the English-speaking world. Oxford University is located in England, about 60 miles north-west of London. The exact date of Oxford’s foundation is unclear, but ... More> University guides: Oxford University, UK by Algernon Moncrieff Arriving onto the cobbles of Merton Street in the dark and cold of December, never having been to Oxford before, and being expected to justify my claim to being vaguely clever under the sharp gaze of some of the world's brightest minds in the fields... More>
	The establishment of Oxford University colleges in Medieval England by Norman Green Oxford had always been a centre of learning, and there is no exact date for the foundation of the university . A dispute between Henry II and Philip Augustus, King of France, in 1167, led to Henry banning English students from attending the Universi... More> Guide to studying PPE at Oxford University by Algernon Moncrieff PPE, that is Politics, Philosophy and Economics, is one of the degrees that Oxford is famous for, and one that only recently a small number of other British universities have begun to offer as well. These three subjects are not chosen arbitrar... More>
Oxbridge Entrance: Tips to help you survive the interview by Thomas Mayne The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are seen as the pinnacles of the British higher education establishment and indeed the world, regularly vying for top ten spots on international ranking systems against academic giants such as Harvard and Yal... More> Oxbridge: Worth the effort? by Ben Williams Getting into Oxford or Cambridge. It seems to be the ultimate goal for many teenagers, and for many of their parents. But why does Oxbridge have such pulling power? And is it really worth the effort that it takes to reach it? University league table... More>
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