Which is the better university for MBA in UK, University of St Andrews or University of Oxford?
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Both the University of St Andrews and the University of Oxford are highly regarded universities in the UK. However, the University of St Andrews has recently been ranked higher than the University of Oxford in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. In terms of MBA programs, the University of Oxford has a highly ranked business school. The University of St Andrews, on the other hand, does not have a dedicated business school, but offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields.
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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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