The University of Oxford is one of the oldest
universities in the world. Although there is no concrete date of foundation,
the praxis of teaching has been present on this area since 11th century. That
makes the University of Oxford, or usually just Oxford in short, the oldest
university on an English-speaking territory. During the centuries it has been
supported by many kings and popes, as well as other important people on high
positions.
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| Dominus Illuminatio Mea - The Lord is My Light |
Originally it was a place for educating men, however,
since the 20th century women have been admitted in the same manner and number
as men. The analysis from the end of 2013 shows that there are currently a bit
more than 22000 students (12000 male and 10000 female students). Even though
most of the students who are studying there are from The United Kingdom, almost
40% of students are foreigners - mainly from USA, China, Germany, Canada and
India. There are foreign students from more than 140 countries around the world
in total!
Oxford consists of 38 colleges and 6 Permanent Private
Halls. The colleges are (in alphabetical order): All Souls, Balliol, Brasenose,
Christ Church, Corpus Christi, Exeter, Green Templeton, Harris Manchester,
Hertford, Jesus College, Keble, Kellogg, Lady Margaret Hall, Linacre, Lincoln,
Magdalen, Mansfield, Merton, New College, Nuffield, Oriel, Pembroke, The
Queen's College, St Anne's, St Anthony's, St Catherine's, St Cross, St Edmund
Hall, St Hilda's, St Hugh's, St John's, St Peter's, Somerville, Trinity,
University College, Wadham, Wolfson and Worcester.
The Permanent Private Halls are: Blackfriars, Campion
Hall, Regent's Park, St Benet's Hall, St Stephen's House and Wycliffe Hall.
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| St Peter's College |
As it is not possible to transfer to Oxford, one should send an application even though they have been already studying at another university. Everyone should start the course from the beginning. However, most of the scholarships offered at Oxford will usually be given to the students who are about to start a new course. The fees and costs depend on the chosen courses. Applications must be paid, even if applying for more programme, while the course can be funded through scholarships. Fees are different for Home/EU, Islands and Overseas students. The Overseas students will usually have to pay from 1000 to 15000(!)£ more than students from Home/EU and Islands divisions as the University tuition fee (single college fee is not included here). Living costs for a single student not living in a college accommodation is from 1000 to 2000£ a month - these are expenses for food, accommodation, personal items, social activities, study costs and other minor costs.
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| The University gives out generous scholarships each year! |
