University of Oxford

About

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. 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 prohibited English students from attending the University of Paris. After escalating conflict between students and the Oxford townspeople, some Oxford academics fled northeast to Cambridge, where they established the University of Cambridge in 1209. The two universities share many common features and are jointly referred to as Oxbridge.

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Key facts

Global rank

#4

Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Founded

1096

Students

19,791

How to apply

Direct portal

Programmes

Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.

Scholarships you could use here

• Chevening Scholarship · UK Government (FCDO)

  Open to Indian nationals for a one-year master's degree in the UK. Needs at least 2,800 hours of work experience after the undergraduate degree, over at least two years.

  2027-2028 cycle open until 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC.

  Official page

• Commonwealth Master's Scholarships · Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

  India is eligible for 2027/28. Needs a first degree at 2:1 standard or equivalent and demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be nominated by a national nominating agency or approved NGO; no direct applications.

  2027/28 cycle closes 16:00 BST on 20 October 2026. Nominating agencies may set earlier dates.

  Official page

• Rhodes Scholarship (India) · Rhodes Trust

  Five places for India, for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Check the official India candidate information for citizenship, age and degree rules.

  The 2027 India cycle closed on 23 July 2026. The next cycle date is not yet published.

  Official page

• Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships · Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

  Indian passport holders living in India with a bachelor's degree from an Indian university and an admission offer. Age and minimum-grade rules apply, and some subjects (including business, computer science, engineering and medicine) are excluded. Also covers study in the USA and Europe.

  The 2026 window is closed; the next cycle date is not yet published.

  Official page