Oxford University holds on to the top spot for the ... only four universities from the United Kingdom made the top 25 list. 17 universities in the United States make up the 25 best universities ...

Those applying to Oxford must also apply to a college ... Big names including Corpus Christi College and Oriel College made the list with applications totalling 437 and 531 respectively.

The annual THE list looks at five areas ... sustain its position in the coming years without significant help. "Oxford University's achievement of being ranked the best university in the world ...