Oxford and Cambridge, the UK's oldest and most renowned institutions, have a long history of rivalry stretching back over 800 years. When it comes to picking which institutions to apply to, candidates via the UK's Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) may only choose between Oxford and Cambridge, so making the proper choice is critical.
Welcome to Oxford vs. Cambridge in the War of the Universities.
- A comparison between Oxford and Cambridge
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Oxford University |
Cambridge University |
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Year Founded |
1096 (unofficially) |
1209 |
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QS World University Ranking |
5 |
7 |
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International Students |
8,442 |
7,925 |
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Total Students |
22,155 |
19,660 |
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Student-Teacher Ratio |
3:1 |
4:1 |
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Number of Colleges |
39 |
31 |
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Tuition Fees |
£9,250 per year for UK & Ireland £26,770 - £37,510 per year for International |
£9,250 per year for UK & Ireland £22,227 - £33,825 per year for International |
Overview of Oxford vs. Cambridge Tuition & Scholarships
The cost of attending Oxford is comparable to that of Cambridge, albeit Oxford is more costly for students from outside the United States. In any case, both institutions have less expensive tuition than American universities. Oxford offers more scholarship chances depending on where you're from, whereas Cambridge offers more financial aid if you have a handicap.
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Oxford University |
Cambridge University |
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Tuition Cost |
Tuition £9,250 per year for UK & Ireland £26,770 - £37,510 per year for International (except medicine) |
£9,250 per year for UK & Ireland £22,227 - £33,825 per year for International (except medicine) |
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Scholarships |
If you are a UK or EU student from a low-income family and need help with living costs, you can get an annual bursary from Oxford Support. Oxford also provides nine other scholarships, the majority of which are based on your city. |
Every year, Cambridge gives out about four different foreign undergraduate scholarships. These scholarships are based on a number of factors, such as where you were born, if you have a disability, and which college you've been accepted to. If you are from the UK or EU, there are four scholarship possibilities available as well as financial assistance. |
Academics
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Oxford University |
Cambridge University |
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Tutorials/Supervisions |
You're in luck if your ideal classroom configuration includes the professor, just you, and one other student once a week! You may discuss your work in a small group setting during a tutorial to get individualized feedback and guidance. similar to Oxford's "tutorials" |
similar to Oxford's "tutorials" |
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Courses |
The social sciences and humanities are a little stronger at Oxford. If you decide to major in science, you must choose one topic. There are no degrees in science that are adaptable. You may, however, get a degree. The institution is currently ranked first in the world for English language, literature, geography, history, and modern languages. |
For its courses in the scientific sciences, Cambridge is renowned. Cambridge also provides a flexible natural science degree that allows you to construct your own degree by combining any biological and physical science. In Cambridge, unlike Oxford, you can major in education as an undergrad. The institution is now ranked first in the world in history, mathematics, and archaeology. |
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Assessments |
You will complete roughly 30 hours of testing in your senior year to establish your degree category. |
You will get a casual evaluation each week during your supervision, just as at Oxford. Exams will be required of you throughout your stay at Cambridge, not only in your senior year. |
