Oxford is considered the oldest university in the English-speaking world, with teaching existing there as early as 1096. While modest in size today with around 22,000 students across its colleges, Oxford University has educated over 50 Olympic medalists, 26 British Prime Ministers, and renowned scientists and writers throughout history like Stephen Hawking, Oscar Wilde, and J.R.R. Tolkien. The admission process is highly selective and involves an online application, required tests and written work for most courses, and interviews to assess an applicant's academic abilities and potential through discussion.

1. Oxford is considered the oldest university in the
English-speaking world; this University is a unique
and historic institution. There is no clear date of
foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some
form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when
the king Henry II banned English students from
attending the University of Paris.
If we compare this university with others in the level
of quality, Oxford University is modest in size, with
just over 22,000 students at the various colleges
(2014). All are now mixed, now including St Hilda's
college, which began accepting male students in 2008.
Oxford University

2. •26 prime Ministers from the United Kingdom
•Some international leaders such as Bill Clinton (The USA), Crown
Prince Naruhito (Japan)
•Around 50 Olympic medal winners
•Some Writers such as Oscar Wilde and J.R.R Tolkien (Lord of theRings)
•Some of the greatest scientists in history; Albert Einstein, Robert
Hooke and Robert Boyle
•Contemporary scientists such as Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins,
Anthony James and Tim Berners Lee.
Some of great personalities
The Nobel Prize has been awarded every year since 1901. It is an
international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm,
Sweden. Oxford University has Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry,
Economics, Literature, Medicine, Peace and Physics.

3. Admission process
If someone wants to study at Oxford, you need to apply a year
before the start date of your course by completing an online UCAS
(The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service which is a UK-
based organization whose main role is to operate the application
process for British universities). This application form can be found
at their web. Applications open in early September and there is a
strict deadline on October 15th.
1.- Documetation
•Personal details including an email address. Details about your education, and any
qualifications you have already achieved.
•A personal statement where the candidate expresses why he is interested in the chosen
course.
•A reference. Remember that a teacher or adviser will need some time to complete the
candidat's reference, and this must be completed before the deadline.
•A fee payment to UCAS is required to complete the process.

4. 2.- Admissions tests
For most courses at Oxford the applicants are required to
take a test as part of their application. Registration for tests is
not automatic and is not part of the UCAS process. It is
necessary to check the details for the chosen course,
including how to register.
3.Written work
If the course the candidate is applying for requires
written work he must send the work that demonstrates
his analytical, reasoning, language and writing skills, as
appropriate for the chosen degree course. The written
work may well form a springboard for discussion at an
interview should the candidate be shortlisted, so he
must make sure to keep a copy for his own reference.

5. 4.Interviews
This takes place in small classes or tutorials, and
the interviewers, who may be the future tutors,
are assessing the ability to study, think and learn
in this way. This will depend on how carefully the
aspirant listens to questions, and how sensibly he
answers them. The interview is designed to
assess the aspirant’s academic abilities and,most
importantly, his academic potential.
Tutors are looking for his self-motivation and
enthusiasm for his subject. Decisions are not
based on his manners, appearance or
background, but on his ability to think
independently and to engage with new ideas
beyond the scope of his school or college
syllabus.