Oxford is a unique and historic institution. As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, it can lay claim to nine centuries of continuous existence.

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 ... Oxford University · University of Paris · Timeline of Oxford · List of oldest universities

Beginning in the 13th century the university gained charters from the crown, but the religious foundations in Oxford town were suppressed during the Protestant ...

In the 8th century the first abbey was built in Oxford: that of St Frideswide. So began a long tradition of religious scholarship in the city.

Oxford's History course combines the examination of large regions over extended periods of time with more focused work on smaller social groups, shorter periods ...

The early history of the University shows that it evolved from a group of Masters and students residing in Oxford in the latter part of the twelfth century. In ...

According to legend Oxford University was founded in 872 when Alfred the Great happened to meet some monks there and had a scholarly debate that lasted ...

History of Universities is a periodical devoted to the study of every aspect of university history development, structure, teaching, and research.

The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the Saxon period. Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location

J. I. Catto and Ralph Evans. 9780199510122. Hardcover 01 April 1993. History of the University of Oxford · Cover for 9780199510139 ...