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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.ox.ac.ukUKQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university located in Oxford, England. It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest surviving university. Oxford is renowned for its academic excellence, historic buildings, and prestigious alumni. The university is composed of 39 constituent colleges, each of which is self-governing and responsible for the education and welfare of its members.
Key Facts
QS World Rank
Last full enrichment: 9 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Outlook #15 · 2024QS World #21 · 2024Times Higher Education #24 · 2024US News #35 · 2024Shanghai #17 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
Oxford University offers a vibrant urban campus life within a 200-acre setting, blending academic excellence with a rich cultural and social atmosphere.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
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Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Temperate maritime
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$15,333 avg starting salary
50% placement rate
Oxford graduates benefit from a strong reputation and diverse career opportunities, with an average starting salary of £15,333 and a placement rate of 50%.
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Student Life
24,000 students (14,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Climate: Temperate maritime
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Oxford is a diverse city with a student population of 24,000, offering a dynamic and inclusive environment for international students.
Bodleian LibrarySports CentreResearch LabsStudent AccommodationDining Halls
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 17.2%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs
Oxford has an acceptance rate of 17.2%, with the best time to apply being September to January for the September intake, and rolling admissions for many postgraduate programs.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 17.2%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.83, p25=3.83, p75=3.83 (n=1)
💡Typical apply window for United Kingdom: Sep–Jan for Sept intake; rolling for many PG programs