Which university is better: Oxford or Cambridge or Imperial College London?

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Tasneem Hoda | Contributor-Level 10

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The University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and Imperial College London are all ranked among the top universities in the UK. In terms of Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the University of Oxford is among the most prestigious university. Oxford University also wins in average graduate salary. Some of the important comparative points of the three universities based on different parameters are given in the table below:

Parameter	Oxford University	Cambridge University	Imperial College London
Shiksha Popularity Rankings	#3 in World and #1 in UK	#5 in World and #2 in UK	#6 in World and #3 in UK
QS World University Rankings 2026	#4	#6	#2
US News and World Report Global Rankings	#4 in Best Global Universities	#5 in Best Global Universities	#11 in Best Global Universities
Average Salary/Median Salary	INR 88 LPA	INR 31 LPA	INR 32 LPA
MBA Tuition Fees (1st year)	INR 32 L - 99 L	INR 68 L - 94 L	NA

GBP 1 - INR 119.6

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