UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
HISTORY Teaching at Oxford existed in some form in 1096
HISTORY
Teaching at Oxford existed in some form in 1096. According to a legend Oxford University was founded by king Alfred the Great in 872 when he happened to meet some monks there and had a scholarly debate that lasted several days.
Alfred the Great
Long after Alfred, during the 11th or 12th century, it’s known that
Long after Alfred, during the 11th or 12th century, it’s known that Oxford became a centre of learning for clerks, from which a school or university could have sprung. Oxford was modeled on the University of Paris with initial faculties of theology, law, medicine and the liberal arts.
HISTORY
The University of Paris
The first college, the University
The first college, the University College, was founded in 1249. It’s worth saying that women were first admitted to full membership in the university in 1920. Since 1974 all but one of Oxford’s colleges admit both men and women.
HISTORY
The University College
OXFORD TODAY The present-day Oxford is one of the leading and famous universities not only in
OXFORD TODAY
The present-day Oxford is one of the leading and famous universities not only in Europe, but also the world, which can be proved by the fact that one third of its students are international citizens, and come from 138 countries considering a student population of over 20, 000 people.
The university constantly develops in the scientific field, opening new horizons and conducting different researches
The university constantly develops in the scientific field, opening new horizons and conducting different researches. During the 20th and early 21st centuries, Oxford added to its humanistic core a major new research capacity in the natural and applied sciences, including medicine. It has enhanced and strengthened its traditional role as an international focus for learning and a forum for intellectual debate.
OXFORD TODAY
Medical School
ORGANISATION The university is a federation, comprising over forty self-governing colleges and halls, along with a central administration headed by the
ORGANISATION
The university is a federation, comprising over forty self-governing colleges and halls, along with a central administration headed by the Vice-Chancellor.
The Vice-Chancellor, currently Andrew Hamilton, is the head of the University.
The principal policy-making body is the Council of the University. The Council is responsible for the academic policy and strategic direction of the University.
ORGANISATION Departments provide facilities for teaching and research, determine the guidelines for the teaching of students, perform research, and deliver lectures and seminars
ORGANISATION
Departments provide facilities for teaching and research, determine the guidelines for the teaching of students, perform research, and deliver lectures and seminars.
The various academic faculties, departments, and institutes are organized into four divisions.
They are the Humanities Division; the Social Sciences Division; the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division; and the Medical Sciences Division.
ORGANISATION The colleges form a core element of the
ORGANISATION
The colleges form a core element of the University, to which they are related in a federal system. Thirty colleges and all seven halls admit students for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Seven other colleges are for graduates only; one, All Souls, has fellows only, and one, Kellogg College, supports the lifelong learning work of the University for adult, part-time, and professional development students.
EDUCATION Oxford’s teaching and research is consistently in the top rank nationally and internatioanally
EDUCATION
Oxford’s teaching and research is consistently in the top rank nationally and internatioanally. What makes Oxford education distinctive is tutorial teaching.
Tutors are experts in their field and often world-leaders. Students usually have to prepare work in advance, 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.
EDUCATION The University is well equipped with
EDUCATION
The University is well equipped with IT facilities with most departments and colleges providing computer rooms, network access and computing support.
All students may use the Language Centre.
Every college has its own library which provide core material with multiple copies of the most popular books and other key works. Most are open around the clock.
Computer room
EDUCATION Oxford has a world-class reputation for academic excellence and courses have an academic rather than vocational focus
EDUCATION
Oxford has a world-class reputation for academic excellence and courses have an academic rather than vocational focus.
Oxford has more world-leading academics than any other UK university.
Many Oxford academics are international experts in their chosen fields in all disciplines of the sciences and arts.
ALL SOULS COLLEGE All Souls
ALL SOULS COLLEGE
All Souls College was built in the 15th century for the clergy as a center for prayer and learning by Henry VI. Students of this college are of the highest caliber, and they get elected, they do not apply, though some truly outstanding students can take exams to try and get in.
NOTABLE COLLEGES
NOTABLE COLLEGES NOTABLE COLLEGES
NOTABLE COLLEGES
NOTABLE COLLEGES
MERTON COLLEGE
One of the original three colleges of Oxford, Merton College founded in 1264. On the far right of the college lies Mob Quad, the oldest college quad, dating back to the 14th century. The Old Library, which is off Mob Quad, is the oldest medieval library in use.
NOTABLE COLLEGES NOTABLE COLLEGES
NOTABLE COLLEGES
NOTABLE COLLEGES
CHRIST CHURCH
Also known as "The House", it was founded in 1525 by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, and was originally called Cardinal's College. In 1546 Henry VIII took it over and renamed it Christ Church. This college is the largest and most visited of all Oxford's Colleges.
FAMOUS GRADUATES 26 UK Prime Ministers including
FAMOUS GRADUATES
26 UK Prime Ministers including David Cameron and Tony Blair.
At least 30 international leaders, including Bill Clinton and Benazir Bhutto.
David Cameron
Some 120 Olympic medal winners, including
Some 120 Olympic medal winners, including Matthew Pinsent and Stephanie Cook.
Poets and writers including John Donne, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, J. R. R. Tolkien.
Actors and film-makers including Kate Beckinsale, Hugh Grant, Ken Loach.
FAMOUS GRADUATES
J. R. R. Tolkien.
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