The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. As an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research, Oxford attracts students and scholars from across the globe, with almost a quarter of our students from outside of Great Britain. More than 130 nationalities are represented among a student population of over 18,000. Oxford is a collegiate university, with 39 self-governing colleges related to the University in a type of federal system. There are also seven Permanent Private Halls, founded by different Christian denominations. Thirty colleges and all halls admit students for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seven other colleges are for graduate students only; one has Fellows only, and one specializes in part-time and continuing education. For information about Oxford's North American Office, click here.
26 June 2026 | 7:00 PM
Join OUS DC for a Black Tie and Boots Ball.
27 June 2026 | 11:00 AM
Join OUS San Diego for a docent-led tour of Balboa Park.
1 July 2026 | 4:00 PM
Join OxBridge alumni in Vancouver for a Canada Day BBQ & picnic.
26 June 2026 | 6:00 PM
Join OUS San Diego for a networking happy hour.
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Encaenia 2026
On 24 June 2026, honorary degrees were awarded to Dame Jacinda Ardern GNZM, Professor Daron Acemoğlu, Carlos Acosta CBE, Adjoa Andoh MBE, Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr, Professor Katalin Karikó, Billie Jean King, Professor Shuji Nakamura FREng and Dame Emma Walmsley DBE.
Read more about the Honorees.
Giving
For almost 1,000 years, Oxford University has been recognized and celebrated across the world as a jewel in the crown of world learning. Just as our past inspires us, it also demands that we achieve greater heights in the centuries to come. Inspired philanthropy has always played an important role in this University by providing resources for great scholarship, architectural jewels such the Bodleian Library and the Radcliffe Camera, or the great engineering, medical and scientific laboratories of the 20th century. By giving to Americans for Oxford, you are continuing this tradition of excellence. Thank you.
If you prefer to mail or fax a giving form, please download the form here.
Meet the University of Oxford North American Office Team