Is it harder to get in Oxford or Cambridge?

If you only take into account the general acceptance rates (for 2019), it appears that it is easier to get into Cambridge, as their acceptance rate across all colleges was 21.92\%, whereas Oxford only admitted 14.25\% of their total applicants.

Is Oxford more conservative than Cambridge?

Cambridge is often regarded as the more “sciencey” one, whereas Oxford is considered better for the humanities. Both are equally renowned for science and humanities subjects. Another stereotype is that Oxford is considered more conservative and Cambridge more progressive.

Is Oxford as good as Harvard?

According to the ‘Times Higher Education’ website, Oxford University ranked 1st overall, giving it the title of best university in the world. Harvard ranked 3rd (Stanford took 2nd place).

How hard is it to get into Cambridge?

Pretty hard. Statistically around one in seven applicants get in, but those seven applicants all tend to be pretty good. Nearly two-thirds of those who apply who get three A*s at A-level or better will end up being rejected. The proportion rejected is even higher for those with lower scores.

What is it like to study at the University of Cambridge?

It was an enormous privilege to study such in a university that has world experts in just about every relevant discipline. The university also attracts the best speakers in the world. The facilities are excellent: if you’re in science you should have all the toys to play with. The libraries are almost unrivalled in the UK.

Why study at Oxford or Cambridge?

Oxford and Cambridge are world-leading in a range of fields. Oxford was placed first in the world for Anthropology, English Language and Literature by the QS World University Rankings. Cambridge was placed first for Anatomy and Physiology.

Is an Oxbridge degree worth it?

Indeed, the Oxbridge brand name is powerful; for example, Cambridge was considered second in the world by employers and Oxford third in the QS World University Rankings. If you want to study somewhere with a solid international reputation, an Oxbridge degree is difficult to beat. Oxford and Cambridge are world-leading in a range of fields.

Can you apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year?

Since it is not possible to apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same year, you will have to choose one or the other. In terms of world rankings, Oxford and Cambridge are neck and neck; The Times recently crowned Oxford as first in the world, and Cambridge as second, overall and for research.