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University of Oxford

OXFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Mica Ertegun poses for a photograph outside the University of Oxford Humanities Divisional Office at 37a St Giles on February 27, 2012 in Oxford, England. The widow of Ahmet Ertegun who was the founder of Atlantic Records is donating GBP 26million to the University's Humanities department.

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The University of Oxford (informally Oxford University, or simply Oxford), located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is also regarded as one of the world's leading academic institutions. The name is sometimes abbreviated as Oxon. in post-nominals (from the Latin Oxoniensis), although Oxf is sometimes used in official publications. The University has 38 independent colleges, and 6 permanent private halls.

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