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University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is situated in Oxford, South England. It is located
only 90 minutes away from London.
Oxford University was founded in 1096, according to the first available
teaching records. It was founded by William of Durham and John Balliol (Balliol
College is named after the latter).
Oxford University has a symbol, a color and an anthem. The symbol is an
open folio with seven seals and three crowns, and the color is blue. The anthem is
called "God Save the King" and is sung during official events. The Oxford
University logo is very easy to recognize. It shows an open book with seven seals
and three crowns (two on top, one below the book).
Today, it is considered one of the most innovative universities in the world. It
is at the forefront of developing a wide range of academic disciplines, including
medical sciences; mathematical, physical and biological sciences; humanities and
social sciences.
The University of Oxford, in fact, occupies the whole of Oxford: in almost
every corner of the cozy city there is a university college, faculty, library or
residence. In total, Oxford has 38 faculties, 59 departments.
Recent statistics from the University of Oxford show there are over 25,000
students. This includes a fairly equal mix of undergraduate and postgraduate
students. International students also account for just under half of the student
population at Oxford University, at 45%.
The University of Oxford offers programs in medicine, exact, natural
sciences, humanities and social sciences. Undergraduate studies last three years and
some programs last four years.
The University actually consists of one Central University, 39 colleges and 6
private institutions that provide education according to their individual educational
programs. Oxford University has nearly two hundred libraries, museums and its own
publishing house. The libraries house numerous old manuscripts and ancient
buildings. More than 400 hobby groups are offered to students during their free time.
Here are the Top 10 Oxford University Notable: Alumni Kate Beckinsale,
Rupert Murdoch, Emma Watson, Oscar Wilde, Indira Gandhi, Hugh Grant, Benazir
Bhutto, David Cameron, Margaret Thatcher, Dr. Seuss.
There are a lot of factors that make a university great that go beyond
traditional rankings. They are generally equal when it comes to their standards and
prestige. One key difference is that Cambridge has more specialised singular
degrees, whereas Oxford tends to have broader overarching degrees.
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