These two top campuses are favorite campuses for Indonesian students who wish to study abroad. If you have to choose between Oxford University and Cambridge University, Hunters will definitely be confused, right? So, here are the advantages of each of the world’s top campuses. Let’s see!
Oxford University and Cambridge University are the two most famous campuses in England; they are also rivals with a history spanning over 800 years. When you want to register to study in the UK, there is something quite unique, that is, from these two universities, you can only choose one when registering via UCAS.
Now, faced with a choice like this where the two universities are top universities, you should be able to choose for sure which one you want. Because there is no term “become a reserve” for Oxford University and Cambridge University.
Location
Oxford University
The university can be reached from London by train for 1 hour. When compared to Cambridge, this city is busier and livelier.
Cambridge University
Meanwhile, Cambridge is closer to London. The time it takes for the train from London to Cambridge is no more than 1 hour. With a beautiful atmosphere and historic buildings, this city is perfect for those of you who like beauty.
Tuition Fees and Cost of Living in Oxford vs Cambridge
The tuition fee at Cambridge University as an international student ranges from £15,816-£38,283 per year for undergraduate education and £19,989-25,104 per year for postgraduate education. Meanwhile, tuition fees at Oxford University for undergraduate education range from £ 15,215-22,515 per year and £ 8,140-21,500 per year for postgraduate level.
Apart from the tuition fees above, as an international student you also need to pay a college fee of £5,400 – £7,720 per year at Cambridge University or £7,135 per year at Oxford University. Then what about the cost of living? The estimated cost of living needed if you study at Oxford University is around £11,408 to £16,854 per year. Meanwhile, to study at Cambridge University the minimum cost of living is £ 9,400 per year.
Best University Featured Courses in UK
Oxford University and Cambridge University have their own advantages, here are the world rankings owned by these two campuses.
- Engineering and Technology Cambridge University is ranked in the top 3 in the world while Oxford University is in 9th
- Cambridge University’s Life Sciences and Medicine still excels in the world’s top 2 ranking and Oxford University 3rd.
- Cambridge University still excels in the Natural sciences department with the top 2 ranking while Oxford University is in 5th.
- This time, Oxford University excelled in the Arts and Humanities department as the world’s top 1 and Cambridge University in 2nd place.
- Oxford University’s Social Sciences and Management is also superior in the top 3 rankings while Cambridge University is in 4th position.
From the brief description above, we can conclude that Cambridge University is suitable if you want to become a scientist, doctor, and other career fields related to sciences and engineering. Meanwhile, Oxford University is more suitable if you want to pursue business and economics.
That’s a brief review of Oxford University vs Cambridge University, hopefully it will open up everyone’s insight and help you decide to choose a suitable campus.