The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England - colloquially known just as Oxford. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation. It grew rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from …
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England - colloquially known just as Oxford. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation. It grew rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. After disputes erupted between students and Oxford townsfolk, some Oxford academics fled northeast to Cambridge, where they established the University of Cambridge in 1209. The two English ancient universities share many common features and are jointly referred to as Oxbridge.
Other name: The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford
Motto: Latin: Dominus illuminatio mea
Motto in English: The Lord is my light
Type: Public research university · Ancient university
Established: c. 1096
Endowment: £8.708 billion (2024; including colleges)
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