University_of_Oxford_Presentation

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THE UNIVERSITY
OF OXFORD
Лысенко Вадим
Сергеев Роман

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1. Name and history
• The university is called the University of Oxford because it is located in the city of Oxford.
• It was not named after a person.
• Teaching existed in Oxford by 1096, so the university has more than 900 years of history.
• It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
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2. Location and campus
• Oxford is in the south of England, about 90 km north-west of London.
• The university does not have one large campus: its buildings are spread across the city.
• Students study in colleges, libraries, lecture rooms and laboratories.
• The university also has museums, gardens and historic buildings.
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3. Admission
• Admission is very competitive: applicants need excellent academic results.
• You apply for a specific course and choose a college, or make an open application.
• Depending on the course, applicants may take an admissions test and submit written work.
• Shortlisted candidates are usually invited to an academic interview.
• International applicants must also meet the English-language requirements.
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4. Degree programmes
• Humanities: English, History, Languages, Philosophy and Music.
• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.
• Social Sciences: Economics, Law, Politics and Sociology.
• Medical Sciences: Medicine, Biomedical Sciences and related subjects.
• Students usually focus on one chosen course.
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5. Where do students live?
• Oxford has 36 colleges, and every undergraduate belongs to one.
• College accommodation is offered to all first-year undergraduates.
• Many students live in college rooms or university-managed housing.
• Some students rent private rooms or flats in later years.
• Colleges can also provide dining halls, libraries and common rooms.
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6. Student life
• There are more than 400 clubs and societies at Oxford.
• Students can join music, drama, debating, technology and cultural societies.
• Examples include the Anime Society, Robotics Graduate Society and Oxford University
Music Society.
• Traditional college events include formal dinners and social gatherings.
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7. Sports
• Oxford has more than 80 university sports clubs.
• Popular activities include rowing, football, rugby, tennis, swimming and athletics.
• The university has gyms, sports halls, courts, a swimming pool and a running track.
• The famous Boat Race is an annual rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge.
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8. Cost and scholarships
• There are funded places and scholarships, but they are limited and competitive.
• For international students, tuition fees depend on the course.
• Oxford’s published 2027/28 overseas undergraduate fee range is £39,620–£66,580 per year.
• Students must also budget for accommodation, food, books and travel.
• Always check the official fees page for the year and course you are applying for.
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9. Interesting facts and traditions
• Oxford has more than 26,000 students from around the world.
• The university has 36 colleges and three societies.
• The Bodleian Libraries are among the most famous university libraries in the world.
• A traditional formal dinner in a college is often called Formal Hall.
• Oxford and Cambridge have a long-standing academic and sporting rivalry.
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10. Rankings and famous people
• Oxford was ranked first in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for
2026.
• Famous former students include Stephen Hawking, Oscar Wilde and Malala Yousafzai.
• Other notable Oxonians include former US President Bill Clinton and actor Hugh Grant.
• Oxford alumni include Nobel Prize winners, scientists, writers, athletes and world
leaders.
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QUICK QUIZ
How much do you remember about Oxford?
8 QUESTIONS • CHOOSE A, B OR C

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QUIZ • QUESTION 1
1. Where is the University of Oxford?
• A) Scotland
• B) England
• C) Ireland
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QUIZ • QUESTION 2
2. Was Oxford named after a famous person?
• A) Yes
• B) No, it takes its name from the city
• C) It was named after a king
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QUIZ • QUESTION 3
3. About when did teaching begin in Oxford?
• A) 1096
• B) 1492
• C) 1901
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QUIZ • QUESTION 4
4. What is an Oxford college?
• A) Only a sports centre
• B) A student academic and social community
• C) A separate country
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QUIZ • QUESTION 5
5. Which activity is linked to the Oxford–Cambridge rivalry?
• A) The Boat Race
• B) The World Cup
• C) The Tour de France
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QUIZ • QUESTION 6
6. How many clubs and societies are there at Oxford?
• A) About 20
• B) More than 400
• C) Exactly 5
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QUIZ • QUESTION 7
7. Which famous scientist studied at Oxford?
• A) Stephen Hawking
• B) Albert Einstein
• C) Isaac Newton
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QUIZ • QUESTION 8
8. Do all courses have the same admissions test?
• A) Yes
• B) No, requirements depend on the course
• C) No tests or interviews are ever used
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QUIZ ANSWERS
• 1. B — England
• 2. B — It takes its name from the city
• 3. A — 1096
• 4. B — A student academic and social community
• 5. A — The Boat Race
• 6. B — More than 400
• 7. A — Stephen Hawking
• 8. B — Requirements depend on the course
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