Knowledge that breaks boundaries. Learning that leaves a lasting imprint.
What we do
We’re moving knowledge and learning forward like no other publisher.
For over 500 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of education and research. We make progress possible – whether that’s a child reading their first words, or a researcher making their latest discovery. We publish the highest-quality academic and educational resources and research around the globe.
From monographs to music, textbooks to children’s books, our titles cross cultures, classrooms, and languages. We also go beyond traditional publishing, finding innovative ways to support the needs of learners – so we can make knowledge accessible to all.
Publishing with purpose
Our mission shapes everything we do:
We further the University of Oxford’s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.
This is why we were established over 500 years ago. It directs our actions today – and drives what we do tomorrow.
OUP by numbers
100
languages published by our Press
6,000
titles published a year
53,000,000
school learners in 159 different countries
Our sustainable commitment
At Oxford University Press, we are committed to reducing our impact on the climate and nature. As a signatory to the SDG Publishers Compact, our efforts are aligned with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
We have committed to reach Net Zero by 2050, building on the significant progress we have already made towards our existing sustainability targets.
Progress this year
90%
of paper certified as sustainable
6%
reduction in carbon footprint vs previous year
85%
of waste recycled
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