Stock Photo - Oxford is the capital of Oxfordshire, England. The city is located on the Thames and Cherwell 90 km northwest of London, has over 150, 000 inhabitants and is home to the old and renowned University of Oxford and the younger Oxford Brookes University. The University of Oxford (England) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. It is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and has existed since the 12th century. It is divided into 39 colleges and six permanent private halls. Oxford University is ranked among the best universities in the most international and British rankings