Oxford University (England)
Up to two NYU Law students may study at Oxford University per academic year. The Oxford University Faculty of Law offers a wide variety of degree programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. As an exchange student, you will participate in the undergraduate program. The term dates for Oxford are October - December (Michaelmas) and January to March (Hilary).
Oxford University is one of the oldest and most respected institutions of higher learning in the world. The structure of Oxford varies widely from US universities in that its colleges are independent and self-governing while under the umbrella institution of Oxford. Each college sets its own admissions standards, schedules classes, operates residence halls, funds its libraries and develops its own community. The relatively small size of colleges allows close and supportive personal attention to be given to the induction, academic development and welfare of individual students.
Learning at Oxford also differs from what you may be accustomed to in the US. The tutorial is at the core of undergraduate teaching and learning at Oxford and offers students a unique learning experience, in which they meet regularly with their tutor, either on a one-to-one basis or with one or two other students, to discuss and debate written work or a set of problems prepared in advance.
Oxford is affectionately known as The City of Dreaming Spires and with just cause: its skyline is dominated by the university’s gothic buildings. The sheer beauty of the city's colleges and riverside setting, national and international treasures, literary links and stunning film and TV locations, shops with real character; music, and drama makes Oxford a popular day trip from London. These mixed with Oxford's lively restaurants, cafés, pubs, and theatres give this historic city its alluring vibrant and cosmopolitan buzz.
For specific information about this program, click here. Additional information is available at Oxford University’s website www.ox.ac.uk.