The University of Oxford (informally Oxford University, or simply Oxford) is a public[6][7][dubious – discuss] university in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world.[8][9] Although the exact date of foundation remains unclear, there is evidence of teaching there as far back as the 11th century.[10][11] The University grew rapidly from 1167 when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.[8] In post-nominals, the University of Oxford was historically abbreviated as Oxon. (from...