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University of Oxford

University of Oxford

🇬🇧 United Kingdom 4-Year University
Global #4 United Kingdom #1
Campus of University of Oxford

Institution Info

Founded
1096
Type
4-Year University
Students
19,791 students

About

University of Oxford is a higher education institution in United Kingdom, founded in 1096. Recognized as one of the world's top 100 universities, it is the top-ranked university in United Kingdom. The university has approximately 20K students, a member of Russell Group and Oxbridge.

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #4 · Elite 97.90
THE 2026 THE #1 · Elite 98.21
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #4 · Elite 94.67
ARWU 2025 ARWU #6 · Elite 61.00

Research Output via OpenAlex

2,020
h-index
59,551,507
Citations
572,534
Publications
540,784
i10-index
3.79
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Oxford's global ranking?

University of Oxford is ranked #4 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United Kingdom, it holds the #1 position.

When was University of Oxford founded?

University of Oxford was founded in 1096, making it 930 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United Kingdom.

How many students attend University of Oxford?

University of Oxford has a student body of approximately 19,791 students.

What is University of Oxford's research output?

University of Oxford has produced 572,534 research publications with 59,551,507 total citations and an h-index of 2,020, according to OpenAlex data.