How Much Do You Know About The Two Most Prestigious Universities in the UK?
Crimson has helped students from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and other Middle East countries get into to the top-tier UK universities! Here are some interesting facts about Oxford and Cambridge:
Oldest universities in the UK
Oxford University takes the crown having been founded in 1096 and Cambridge takes second place with the birth year of 1209.
World ranking
Oxford comes in at #2 in the QS World University Rankings 2022 and Cambridge takes the #3 spot.
Small class sizes
Oxbridge follow the Tutorial System which is sessions between two or three students and their tutor, who is an expert on that topic.
Highly competitive
Oxford and Cambridge have the lowest admission rates of all UK universities at 13.75% and 21% respectively.
Extracurriculars
Oxford has over 400 societies including 83 sports clubs, and Cambridge boasts over 700 clubs and societies.
Notable alumni
Oxbridge have an impressive roster of alumni, including; Professor Stephen Hawking, Sylvia Plath, Sir Isaac Newton, and Sir Ian McKellen.