Which is better Oxford or Cambridge?
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There is no definitive answer to this question. Both universities stand out across different aspects of higher education, with Oxford known for its humanities, medicine & law courses, while Cambridge is notable for its STEM courses along with English, Literature & History.
Given below is a comparison between the two:
Parameter University of Cambridge University of Oxford Best Majors STEM, History, English & Literature Humanities, Law, Social Sciences & Medicine Campus Life Quiter, more academic focus Slightly more livelier social scene Interview Style Focus on Problem solving & academic skills of an applicant More discussion-based Average Tuition Costs UG: INR 25.2 L-INR 76.3 L
PG: INR 28.1 L-INR 84.7 L
UG: INR 31.2 L-INR 67.3 L
PG: INR 11.3 L-INR 95.1 L
Global Rank #5 #3
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International students, especially Indians, who want to get into Oxford University, must hold a strong qualification with excellent academic records. They must submit secondary school grades of A-level or equivalent. Indian students must aim for at least 90% in Class 12, especially in the subjects included in the eligibility criteria. In addition, they must submit the standardized test scores, including ACT and SAT, for undergraduate admission, demonstrate English language requirements, and meet course-specific requirements.
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 |
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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 |
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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.
The international students enrolled at Oxford account for 43% of the total student body. Moreover, these students represent 175 different nationalities. The enrollment trends for 2022-24 for the top countries of origin at Oxford are:
Country of Origin | Applications Received 2022-2024 | Students Admitted 2022-2024 |
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UK | 43,899 | 7,768 |
China | 6,372 | 566 |
USA | 2,629 | 257 |
India | 1,757 | 172 |
Singapore | 1,754 | 148 |
Hong Kong | 1,257 | 74 |
Canada | 848 | 58 |
Germany | 762 | 51 |
Malaysia | 679 | 48 |
France | 591 | 36 |
Spain | 517 | 33 |

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