Oxford University (Latin: Universitas Oxford), located in Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. In its nine-century history, it has been a top university in Britain and even the world. Oxford University and Cambridge University are commonly referred to as Niu Jian. As the oldest and most famous university in England, they have a long history of competition. Oxford University has been rated as the first comprehensive university by The Times for five consecutive years. Oxford University ranks third in the world in The Times Higher Education Supplement. Oxford University is a member of British research group Russell University Group, coimbra group, European Union of Research Universities (Leru) and European Union of Universities Europaeum. Oxford University has a long history, but when it was founded is anybody's guess. The founding story of Oxford University is quite vivid. According to local people, Oxford University was founded in 1 167. At that time, King Henry II of England prohibited British theologians from studying theology or religion at the University of Paris, so a group of religious scholars and students gathered here and gradually evolved into the embryonic form of the college. In other words, Oxford University was founded because of its early years? Brain drain? problem However, some data show that its teaching activities can be traced back to 1096. Since then, the history of Oxford has exceeded 900 years. There is no doubt that Oxford University is one of the earliest universities in the existing human history. Some historians say that Merton College is the earliest college; Some people say that university college is the origin of university. No matter which statement is correct, it will not damage the academic lofty status of Oxford University, which is composed of 46 colleges today. In A.D. 12 14, the long-term struggle between citizens and scholars ended when the Catholic Pope Pandov here granted the theological seminary the privilege to allow scholars and students to live and study in this city. It was not until the second half of16th century that the tradition of all students living on campus was established. In the early days, all colleges only accepted male graduate students. It was not until A.D. 19 12 that Oxford University made three major changes: female students were allowed to enter the school, and ancient Greek was no longer a compulsory subject. After 700 years of independence, Oxford University is finally willing to accept government subsidies, but the government still has no right to interfere in school affairs. Oxford consists of a central school (including school and department libraries and science laboratories), 39 colleges and 7 permanent private halls (PPHs). These colleges are not only dormitories, but are essentially responsible for undergraduate and graduate teaching. Some colleges only accept graduate students, while others do not enroll students at all. Oxford's college system was formed when the university was born, and gradually became a collection of independent institutions in Oxford. Like most other universities, Oxford University is divided into different departments according to their majors. Departments usually play a major role in postgraduate teaching, providing lectures, courses and organizing examinations. Departments are also usually research centers funded by external institutions, including large research committees. Undergraduate enrollment is approved by independent colleges, and their students will receive tutor education in colleges and lectures and courses in universities. The notice of graduate students is decided by each department first, and then by the relevant colleges. Unlike elite schools (mainly private schools) in the United States, Oxford (and Cambridge) are public institutions, so they can't show themselves publicly? Donation preference? That is, a child whose parents are rich will have an advantage over a child who has nothing to do with Harvard University in applying for this school. 187 1 canceled the requirement that undergraduates must believe in the Anglican church. Before 1920, knowledge of ancient Greece was necessary. Before 1960, you need to know Latin. Women can't get an Oxford degree until 1920.