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 five 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.
8 October 2026 | 6:00 PM
Join OxCam New England for a Book Talk on The Collected Letters of John Updike.
10 October 2026 | 12:30 PM
Join OCS San Diego for their Annual Lawn Bowling Challenge Match.
13 October 2026 | 6:30 PM
Join OUS NorCal for a Monthly Meetup at the University Club.
18 October 2026 | 12:00 PM
Join OCS in viewing the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta.
Highlight
Vice-Chancellor's Oration 2026
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Irene Tracey CBE FRS FMedSCi has delivered her annual Oration to the University in the Sheldonian Theatre.
View the full text of this year's speech.
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