2. The UniversityofOxford, referred to as "Oxford" for short, is a world-renowned public research university, which adopts a collegiate federalism, and is also called "Niu Jian" with Cambridge University, University College London, London Imperial College London and London School of Economics.
3. Oxford University was first established in 1 167. It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second oldest institution of higher education in the world. Oxford University has a lofty academic status and extensive influence in the fields of mathematics, physics, medicine, law and business, and is recognized as one of the top higher education institutions in the world today.