Yes, Gatsby went to Oxford even though he wanted to go back to Daisy. However, he was sent there because of a clerical error.
Detailed answer:
One of the curious questions arises after reading Chapter 8 from The Great Gatsby: Did Gatsby go to Oxford? This chapter is an essential part of the book. It reveals many details about Gatsby’s background and his affection for Daisy. Previous chapters show that although Gatsby and Daisy were from different social classes, they fell in love with each other. They were together for a month before Gatsby’s duty separated them. He had to go to the battlefield in Europe. Hence, there was no reason for Gatsby to go to Oxford after the end of the war. However, he did go there.
The chapter begins with Gatsby returning from the Buchanan’s. There, he reveals his feelings for Daisy to Nick, talking about their relationship and how they bonded over time. Since he had to go to war, he and Daisy were separated. He intended to return to her after the war ends. Although Gatsby excelled at combat, after the battles were over, he could not return home. Instead, he got sent to Oxford, which turned out to be a clerical error. He tried to find Daisy afterward but failed because she went on a honeymoon. Therefore, although Gatsby wanted to go home as soon as possible, they sent him to Oxford instead. Later, he would present this fact to seem more intelligent and educated. But only Nick knew that Gatsby was not a graduate.