The University of Oxford and The University of Cambridge are two of the world's leading universities, providing a challenging, flexible and individual learning experience. Consistently rated among the top in national and international league tables, these universities are globally respected for the quality of their teaching and research, and their students are greatly sought after by employers.
An initial orientation about applying to the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge.
These two universities are ‘collegiate’ universities, which means it comprises University faculties and departments in different academic subjects, and a number of Colleges. As well as being a member of the University and an academic faculty/department, students also belong to a smaller College community and this system offers a huge amount of individual pastoral and academic support for each student.
Understand what you should be doing and when, to apply to either of these universities.
Understand the different elements being assessed when you send in your application to either of these universities. This section will cover: Academic Achievement, Admission Tests/Assessments, Written Work, UCAS Personal Statement, UCAS Teacher's Reference and Interview.
Whether you need inspiration for your personal statement, something to think about before your interview or simply because you are intellectually curious, you might find the suggested reading and resources provided in this section useful.