Is it hard to get into University of Oxford?
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Studying in Oxford univeristy is quite hard for the students. Competition is very high. Around 23000 applications are there. Among them only 3300 applicants are getting admission. Acceptance rate is around 20%. Admission test is conducted which is at a decent level.
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MIT is approximately Rs 55.8 lakhs
Oxford is approximately Rs 39 to 66 lakhs.
- MIT has a need-blind admission policy and meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted undergraduate students, including international students. Many students pay significantly less than the sticker price, with some attending tuition-free depending on family income.
- Oxford Financial Aid: Oxford offers various competitive, merit- and need-based scholarships for international students, such as the Clarendon Fund Scholarship and the Reach Oxford Scholarship, which can cover full tuition and living expenses. However, these are highly compet
Indian applicants who want to take part in Oxford must choose a programme that has an excellent reputation and a better career scope. Some of the most chosen subjects by students are Business and Management, Economics, Law, Medicine, Physics, Politics, and more. Students can check 'THE Guardian Ranking 2025' for these programs below:
THE Guardian Subject Ranking | 2025 |
|---|---|
Business and Management | 2 |
Economics | 1 |
Law | 3 |
Medicine | 2 |
Physics | 1 |
Politics | 1 |
Oxford University does not provide a separate application for scholarships; instead, it provides them based on household income and students' academic performance. Most of the scholarships cover tuition fees, living costs, and additional expenses linked with university studies. Some of the popular scholarships available for Indian applicants are mentioned below:
Scholarships | Amount Covered |
|---|---|
Rhodes | Full tuition, college fees, living stipend |
Clarendon | Full tuition + annual living stipend |
Felix | Full tuition + living expenses |
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann | Tuition, accommodation, living costs |
Oxford-Indira Gandhi Graduate | Full or partial tuition and/or living stipend |
It is not so easy to pick any of them. Both Oxford University and MIT are world-class institutions. Almost every student wants to study in any of them, but they excel in different subjects.
- The Oxford University in UK, is renowned for humanities, social sciences, and research tradition, offering a broad education.
- On the other hand, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in USA is globally famous for STEM, engineering, and technology innovation.
In short, the better institute for you totally depends on your interest of study and career goals, rather than overall prestige.
Oxford Law School graduates work in various fields and industries which helps them diversify their role. Oxford Law graduates develop many employability skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication and so on which helps them in future to be flexible in any role they engage in.
Some the most popular industries in which Oxford Law School graduates engage are mentioned below:
Top Industries | Percentage |
|---|---|
Legal | 24.12% |
Business Development | 17.74% |
Education | 9.69% |
Community & Social Services | 6.52% |
Entrepreneurship | 6.46% |
Operations | 6.17% |
Research | 5.52% |
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