Oxford university students
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Topic :the life of Oxford University studentsIntroduction :
Unlike the French term, college designates the student's housing and not where they study. There are approximately 44 Colleges and all of these Colleges form Oxford University. There are over 20,000 students at Oxford University. From the ranking of the best universities in the world made in 2009, Oxford University comes in 10th place. It is also the 2nd best university of England.
Why does it have too much demand for admission :
Oxford University has one of the lowest dropout rates in England and it has a world-class reputation for academic excellence. Oxford is one of the few universities in the world that bases its teaching on the tutorial system, its system provides highly personalised teaching and support. Theirs tutors are international experts, all of them have already written one or several texts books. There is a wealth of resources available ( unrivalled libraries, laboratories, computer equipment, language-learning opportunities, music facilities and etc...) to all students and the accommodation is excellent.
Oxford University library is the 2nd largest library in the United Kingdom, after the British library.
The admission :
Oxford University seeks to attract the best and brightest students, no matter where they are from. It’s accessible to all students of talent and ability, irrespective of background. Currently students of this University come from 138 countries around the world. Oxford's university community is really international. The registration for students starting in Trinity term. You have to choose the college that you want to go. There is may be a written test.
Organisations :
The year is divided into three terms of eight weeks, Michaelmas (autumn), Hilary (spring), and Trinity (summer). The academic year at Oxford University runs from October to June.
There are 3 kind a courses, the Undergraduate courses, the Graduate courses and the and the