University Of Oxford
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University of Oxford
University of Oxford is located in the city of
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
Oxford is the oldest university in the
English-speaking world.
It is also one of the world's leading
academic institutions.
Oxford has 38 independent colleges.
History
The university was built in the end of 12th
century, although the exact date remains
unclear.
After a dispute between students and townsfolk
broke out in 1209, some of the academics at
Oxford fled north-east to the town of
Cambridge, where the University of Cambridge
was founded. The two universities have since
had a long history of competition with each
other.
Interesting to know
Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top 10
universities.
Oxford's motto is Dominus Illuminatio Mea (Latin). Motto in
English: "The L...
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