University Of Oxford

Oxford University is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Teaching has been taking place in Oxford since 1096. Former Oxford students include 26 British Prime Ministers; at least 30 international leaders; 26 Nobel Prize winners; nine current holders of the Order of Merit; at least 6 kings, 12 saints and 20 Archbishops of Canterbury; some 120 Olympic medal winners.

Conditional offers for students studying A-levels range between A*A*A and AAA (or 38–40 points in the International Baccalaureate including core points, or another equivalent) depending on the subject. Each course page will detail the requirements necessary. Specific A level (or equivalent) subjects may be required to apply for some subjects, especially in the sciences. Most subjects require applicants to sit a written test and/or submit written work.

Oxford is a lively medium-sized city with a total student population of over 40,000 (including students at both Oxford and Oxford Brookes). Most University and college buildings are located in the centre and are easily reached on foot or by bike.

Tutorials are at the heart of teaching at Oxford. A tutorial is a lesson with a tutor usually taking place once or twice every week. Tutors are experts in their field and often world-leaders. Students usually have to prepare work in advance, for example an essay or some mathematical problems, which they then discuss in the tutorial. Through tutorials, students develop powers of independent, critical thought; analytical and problem-solving abilities, and written and oral communication skills.

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