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One of the most influential universities in history, Oxford University was founded in 1167. Located in the city of Oxford, England, it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.  Like most medieval universities, its undergraduate programs are operated entirely by its colleges, which appoint their own masters and enjoy a high degree of independence.  The oldest of these, [[Balliol College]], was established in 1263; the second-oldest, [[Merton College]], was established in 1264 A.D.  Oxford also has a number of "Permanent Halls," some of which, over the years, have become colleges in their own right; the oldest of these is [[Blackfriars Hall]], founded in 1221.

One of the most influential universities in history, Oxford University was founded in 1167. Located in the city of Oxford, England, it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.  Like most medieval universities, its undergraduate programs are operated entirely by its colleges, which appoint their own masters and enjoy a high degree of independence.  The oldest of these, [[Balliol College]], was established in 1263; the second-oldest, [[Merton College]], was established in 1264 A.D.  Oxford also has a number of "Permanent Halls," some of which, over the years, have become colleges in their own right; the oldest of these is [[Blackfriars Hall]], founded in 1221.

The term "Oxford English," or the so-called international standard for the English language, has led to criticism of this establishment for propagating un-American spellings after these improved versions have come into common usage in American quarters.  As it is, Oxford University is one of the most respected universities in the world, with many in the Japanese royal family studying for degrees at the university, amongst many others.

As it is, Oxford University is one of the most respected universities in the world, with many in the Japanese royal family studying for degrees at the university, amongst many others.

[[Category:Educational organizations]]

[[Category:Educational organizations]]