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Coordinates: 51.7611° N 1.2534° W
University of Oxford
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Latin: Universitas Oxoniensis
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Motto: Dominus Illuminatio Mea (Latin)
Motto in English: The Lord is my Light
Established: Unknown, teaching existed since 1096[1]
Type: Public
Endowment: £3.6 billion (inc. colleges)[2]
Chancellor: The Rt Hon. Baron Patten of Barnes
Vice-Chancellor: Dr John Hood
Students: 19,486 [3]
Undergraduates: 12,106 [3]
Postgraduates: 7,380 [3]
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Colours: Oxford (dark) blue[4]
Affiliations: IARU
Russell Group
Coimbra Group
Europaeum
EUA
LERU
'Golden Triangle'
Website: ox.ac.uk
The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford"), located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. [5] It is also regarded as one of the world's leading academic institutions. The name is sometimes abbreviated as Oxon. in post-nominals, from the Latin "Oxoniensis" although Oxf is sometimes used in official publications. The university has 39 independent Colleges and Halls.
The university traces its roots back to at least the end of the 12th century, although the exact date of foundation 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 (see Oxbridge rivalry).
The University of Oxford is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities, the Coimbra Group (a network of leading European universities), the League of European Research Universities, and is also a core member of the Europaeum. Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top 10 universities.[6][7] For more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, which brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as postgraduates.
Contents [hide]
1 History
2 Organisation
2.1 Central governance
2.2 Colleges
2.3 Teaching and degrees
2.4 Academic year
3 Finances
4 Admission
4.1 Procedure
4.2 Access
4.3 Scholarships and financial support
5 Collections
5.1 Libraries
5.2 Museums
6 Reputation
7 League table rankings
8 Notable alumni and academics
9 Affiliates and other institutions
9.1 Departments
9.2 Clubs and societies
9.3 Media
9.4 Buildings and parks
9.5 Other institutions
10 Oxford in literature and other media
11 See also
12 References
13 Further reading
14 External links
[edit] History
Coat of arms of the University of OxfordThe town of Oxford was already an important centre of learning by the end of the 12th century.[citation needed] Teachers from mainland Europe and other scholars settled there, and lectures are known to have been delivered by as early as 1096.[citation needed] The expulsion of foreigners from the University of Paris in 1167 caused many English scholars to return from France and settle in Oxford. The historian Gerald of Wales lectured to the scholars in 1188, and the first known foreign scholar, Emo of Friesland arrived in 1190. The head of the University was named a chancellor from 1201, and the masters were recognised as a universitas or corporation in 1231. The students associated together, on the basis of geographical origins, into two “nations”, representing the North (including the Scots) and the South (including the Irish and the Welsh). In later centuries, geographical origins continued to influence many students' affiliations when membership of a college or hall became customary in Oxford. Members of many religious orders, including Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites, and Augustinians, settled in Oxford in the mid-13th century, gained influence, and maintained houses for students. At about the same time, private benefactors established colleges to serve as self-contained scholarly communities. Among the earliest were John I de Balliol, father of the future King of Scots; Balliol College bears his name. Another founder, Walter de Merton, a chancellor of England and afterwards Bishop of Rochester, devised a series of regulations for college life; Merton College thereby became the model for such establishments at Oxford as well as at the University of Cambridge. Thereafter, an increasing number of students forsook living in halls and religious houses in favour of living at colleges.
The new learning of the Renaissance greatly influenced Oxford from the late 15th century onward. Among University scholars of the period were William Grocyn, who contributed to the revival of the Greek language, and John Colet, the noted biblical scholar. With the Reformation and the breaking of ties with the Roman Catholic Church, the method of teaching at the university was transformed from the medieval Scholastic method to Renaissance education, although institutions associated with the university suffered loss of land and revenues. In 1636, Chancellor William Laud, archbishop of Canterbury, codified the university statutes; these to a large extent remained the university's governing regulations until the mid-19th century. Laud was also responsible for the granting of a charter securing privileges for the university press, and he made significant contributions to the Bodleian Library, the main library of the university.
A map of Oxford, 1605.The university was a centre of the Royalist Party during the English Civil War (1642–1649), while the town favoured the opposing Parliamentarian cause. Soldier-statesman Oliver Cromwell, chancellor of the university from 1650 to 1657, was responsible for preventing both Oxford and Cambridge from being closed down by the Puritans, who viewed university education as dangerous to religious beliefs. From the mid-18th century onward, however, the University of Oxford took little part in political conflicts.
Administrative reforms during the 19th century included the replacement of oral examinations with written entrance tests, greater tolerance for religious dissent, and the establishment of four colleges for women. Women have been eligible to be full members of the university and have been entitled to take degrees since 1920. Although Oxford's emphasis traditionally had been on classical knowledge, its curriculum expanded in the course of the 19th century and now attaches equal importance to scientific and medical studies.
The list of distinguished scholars at the University of Oxford is long and includes many who have made major contributions to British politics, the sciences, medicine, and literature. More than forty Nobel laureates and more than fifty world leaders have been affiliated with the University of Oxford.
[edit] Organisation
As a collegiate university, Oxford's structure can be confusing to those unfamiliar with it. The university is essentially a federation: it comprises over forty self-governing colleges and halls, along with a central administration headed by the Vice-Chancellor. The academic departments are located centrally within this structure; they are not affiliated to any particular college. The departments perform research, provide facilities for teaching and research, organise lectures and seminars, and determine the syllabi and guidelines for the teaching of students. Colleges then organise the tutorial teaching for their undergraduates. The members of an academic department are spread around many colleges; though certain colleges do have subject strengths (e.g. Nuffield College as a centre for the social sciences), they are the exception, and most colleges will have a broad mix of academics and students from a diverse range of subjects. Facilities such as libraries are provided on all these levels: by the central university (the Bodleian), by the departments (individual departmental libraries, such as the English Faculty Library), and by colleges (all of which maintain a multi-discipline library for the use of their members).
The Sheldonian Theatre, built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1664-1668, hosts the University's Congregation, as well as concerts and degree ceremonies
[edit] Central governance
The university's formal head is the Chancellor (currently Lord Patten), though as with most British universities, the Chancellor is a titular figure, rather than someone involved with the day-to-day running of the university. Elected by the members of Convocation, a body comprising all graduates of the university, the Chancellor holds office until death.
This page was last modified on 25 August 2008, at 15:57.
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調べもの文庫 大学受験の基礎知識 ▲▲▲大学のオープンキャンパス
調べもの文庫 大学受験の基礎知識 取得資格の一覧（▲▲▲大学・▲学部）
調べもの文庫 大学受験の基礎知識 名作文庫（▲▲県）▲▲▲大学
調べもの文庫 大学受験の基礎知識 ▲▲▲大学への道 （入試日程・資料請求）
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正会員（大学・高校・中学：塾・予備校：教育関係出版社） 年会費（１８０００円）
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Coordinates: 51.7611° N 1.2534° W
University of Oxford
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Latin: Universitas Oxoniensis
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Motto: Dominus Illuminatio Mea (Latin)
Motto in English: The Lord is my Light
Established: Unknown, teaching existed since 1096[1]
Type: Public
Endowment: £3.6 billion (inc. colleges)[2]
Chancellor: The Rt Hon. Baron Patten of Barnes
Vice-Chancellor: Dr John Hood
Students: 19,486 [3]
Undergraduates: 12,106 [3]
Postgraduates: 7,380 [3]
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Colours: Oxford (dark) blue[4]
Affiliations: IARU
Russell Group
Coimbra Group
Europaeum
EUA
LERU
'Golden Triangle'
Website: ox.ac.uk
The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford"), located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. [5] It is also regarded as one of the world's leading academic institutions. The name is sometimes abbreviated as Oxon. in post-nominals, from the Latin "Oxoniensis" although Oxf is sometimes used in official publications. The university has 39 independent Colleges and Halls.
The university traces its roots back to at least the end of the 12th century, although the exact date of foundation 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 (see Oxbridge rivalry).
The University of Oxford is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities, the Coimbra Group (a network of leading European universities), the League of European Research Universities, and is also a core member of the Europaeum. Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top 10 universities.[6][7] For more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, which brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as postgraduates.
Contents [hide]
1 History
2 Organisation
2.1 Central governance
2.2 Colleges
2.3 Teaching and degrees
2.4 Academic year
3 Finances
4 Admission
4.1 Procedure
4.2 Access
4.3 Scholarships and financial support
5 Collections
5.1 Libraries
5.2 Museums
6 Reputation
7 League table rankings
8 Notable alumni and academics
9 Affiliates and other institutions
9.1 Departments
9.2 Clubs and societies
9.3 Media
9.4 Buildings and parks
9.5 Other institutions
10 Oxford in literature and other media
11 See also
12 References
13 Further reading
14 External links
[edit] History
Coat of arms of the University of OxfordThe town of Oxford was already an important centre of learning by the end of the 12th century.[citation needed] Teachers from mainland Europe and other scholars settled there, and lectures are known to have been delivered by as early as 1096.[citation needed] The expulsion of foreigners from the University of Paris in 1167 caused many English scholars to return from France and settle in Oxford. The historian Gerald of Wales lectured to the scholars in 1188, and the first known foreign scholar, Emo of Friesland arrived in 1190. The head of the University was named a chancellor from 1201, and the masters were recognised as a universitas or corporation in 1231. The students associated together, on the basis of geographical origins, into two “nations”, representing the North (including the Scots) and the South (including the Irish and the Welsh). In later centuries, geographical origins continued to influence many students' affiliations when membership of a college or hall became customary in Oxford. Members of many religious orders, including Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites, and Augustinians, settled in Oxford in the mid-13th century, gained influence, and maintained houses for students. At about the same time, private benefactors established colleges to serve as self-contained scholarly communities. Among the earliest were John I de Balliol, father of the future King of Scots; Balliol College bears his name. Another founder, Walter de Merton, a chancellor of England and afterwards Bishop of Rochester, devised a series of regulations for college life; Merton College thereby became the model for such establishments at Oxford as well as at the University of Cambridge. Thereafter, an increasing number of students forsook living in halls and religious houses in favour of living at colleges.
The new learning of the Renaissance greatly influenced Oxford from the late 15th century onward. Among University scholars of the period were William Grocyn, who contributed to the revival of the Greek language, and John Colet, the noted biblical scholar. With the Reformation and the breaking of ties with the Roman Catholic Church, the method of teaching at the university was transformed from the medieval Scholastic method to Renaissance education, although institutions associated with the university suffered loss of land and revenues. In 1636, Chancellor William Laud, archbishop of Canterbury, codified the university statutes; these to a large extent remained the university's governing regulations until the mid-19th century. Laud was also responsible for the granting of a charter securing privileges for the university press, and he made significant contributions to the Bodleian Library, the main library of the university.
A map of Oxford, 1605.The university was a centre of the Royalist Party during the English Civil War (1642–1649), while the town favoured the opposing Parliamentarian cause. Soldier-statesman Oliver Cromwell, chancellor of the university from 1650 to 1657, was responsible for preventing both Oxford and Cambridge from being closed down by the Puritans, who viewed university education as dangerous to religious beliefs. From the mid-18th century onward, however, the University of Oxford took little part in political conflicts.
Administrative reforms during the 19th century included the replacement of oral examinations with written entrance tests, greater tolerance for religious dissent, and the establishment of four colleges for women. Women have been eligible to be full members of the university and have been entitled to take degrees since 1920. Although Oxford's emphasis traditionally had been on classical knowledge, its curriculum expanded in the course of the 19th century and now attaches equal importance to scientific and medical studies.
The list of distinguished scholars at the University of Oxford is long and includes many who have made major contributions to British politics, the sciences, medicine, and literature. More than forty Nobel laureates and more than fifty world leaders have been affiliated with the University of Oxford.
[edit] Organisation
As a collegiate university, Oxford's structure can be confusing to those unfamiliar with it. The university is essentially a federation: it comprises over forty self-governing colleges and halls, along with a central administration headed by the Vice-Chancellor. The academic departments are located centrally within this structure; they are not affiliated to any particular college. The departments perform research, provide facilities for teaching and research, organise lectures and seminars, and determine the syllabi and guidelines for the teaching of students. Colleges then organise the tutorial teaching for their undergraduates. The members of an academic department are spread around many colleges; though certain colleges do have subject strengths (e.g. Nuffield College as a centre for the social sciences), they are the exception, and most colleges will have a broad mix of academics and students from a diverse range of subjects. Facilities such as libraries are provided on all these levels: by the central university (the Bodleian), by the departments (individual departmental libraries, such as the English Faculty Library), and by colleges (all of which maintain a multi-discipline library for the use of their members).
The Sheldonian Theatre, built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1664-1668, hosts the University's Congregation, as well as concerts and degree ceremonies
[edit] Central governance
The university's formal head is the Chancellor (currently Lord Patten), though as with most British universities, the Chancellor is a titular figure, rather than someone involved with the day-to-day running of the university. Elected by the members of Convocation, a body comprising all graduates of the university, the Chancellor holds office until death.
This page was last modified on 25 August 2008, at 15:57.