Oxford is located in Oxfordshire, in the southeastern part of England, along the River Thames. It is one of the oldest educational cities in the world and is home to the prestigious University of Oxford, the top university globally. Oxford is also known as the ‘City of Living History’ because it houses a wealth of historical heritage dating back to medieval times, with numerous museums displaying ancient artifacts and the world’s largest academic libraries with rare original books and documents. 

Weather in Oxford: 

Winter (December – February): Temperatures around 6°C – 8°C 
Spring (March – May): Temperatures around 10°C – 17°C 
Summer (June – August): Temperatures around 20°C – 22°C 
Autumn (September – November): Temperatures around 10°C – 19°C 

Why Study in Oxford?

• Oxford is renowned for its education, being home to the University of Oxford, the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the world. It has over 39 colleges and also includes Oxford Brookes University, a modern, internationally recognized university. 

• The city is full of golden-colored architecture, from the Anglo-Saxon era, along with Christian churches, public parks, botanical gardens, and two rivers — the Thames and Cherwell — running through the heart of the city. 

• Oxford boasts many fascinating museums such as the Ashmolean Museum, the world’s first university museum, the Pitt Rivers Museum, the Museum of Natural History, the History of Science Museum, and classic libraries like the Bodleian Library, Codrington Library, Radcliffe Camera, Lincoln College Library, and Duke Humfrey’s Library (which were used as filming locations in the Harry Potter movies). 

• Oxford is not just about ancient history but also a diverse city with a mix of residents, tourists, and restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world, including Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Portuguese, and even Thai food. 

• It is only 50 minutes by train from Heathrow Airport and can be reached from London and Bath within 1 hour, Brighton and Southampton in 1.5 hours, and Birmingham in 2 hours. 

Recommended Universities in Oxford

• University of Oxford 
• Oxford Brookes University 

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