Parti Background University of Oxford As the oldest English-speaking university in the world, Oxford has a rich and exciting history. Over the nine centuries the University has grown and developed, and has an international reputation for the excellent standard of its teaching and research. And for its unparalleled facilities. There are more than 18.000 students in residence, from a diverse range of backfrouds and nationalities, who are presently benefiting from Oxford s resourcesPart ⅠBackground University of Oxford As the oldest English-speaking university in the world, Oxford has a rich and exciting history. Over the nine centuries the University has grown and developed, and has an international reputation for the excellent standard of its teaching and research. And for its unparalleled facilities. There are more than 18.000 students in residence, from a diverse range of backfrouds and nationalities, who are presently b e n e f i t i n g f r o m O x f o r d ’ s r e s o u r c e s