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At face value, Oxford and Cambridge are similar institutions: both are world-famous, both are super old, and both are competitive to get into. However, the intricacies of student life and the similarities and differences between the two giants of academia are lesser-known. This guide is dedicated to pitting these two titans against each other to see which (if either) is best.
If you’re an Oxbridge applicant, you may be feeling a lot of pressure right now. There’s a lot that goes into being a successful Oxbridge student, so you need to know how to manage the stress and focus on your preparation. This guide explains where your stress may be coming from and how you can relieve that stress to improve your chances of success.
Each year, a huge number of applicants apply to study at Oxbridge and most are unsuccessful. The admissions process is incredibly competitive so not everyone gets offered a place, but what if you didn’t get one this year? We go through the next steps after receiving your rejection.
Even in 2025, there is a myth that only privately educated students belong at Oxbridge. No matter who you are, the transition from school to university is both exciting and nerve-wracking. For public school students, the prospect of going to university – particularly to a socially accepted ‘good’ university, such as Oxbridge or a Russell Group – has its own set of challenges.
The University of Cambridge is one of the most competitive universities in the world, especially for those outside of the UK. To apply, you will need to complete a variety of difficult tasks to prove yourself as a worthy applicant. This guide will take you through all of these steps to show you how you can earn your dream offer.
Applying to study at the University of Oxford is difficult for anyone, but the chances of success for international applicants are even lower. However, it is not impossible, so this guide will explain all of the steps you will need to complete to apply to Oxford and get your dream offer.
When taking your GCSEs at school, you assume that these results are incredibly important and will be the key to your success in your university application. However, while these exams are important, how much are they considered at the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge? In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about GCSEs in your Oxbridge application.
You may have heard about how difficult it is to get an offer at Oxford or Cambridge, but what does it actually take to get in? In this guide, we’ll explore how hard it really is to get into Oxbridge and what steps you’ll have to go through during the admissions process.
We reached out to some successful Oxbridge students to find out exactly what their study secrets are. Here’s what we found out.
Applying to Oxbridge requires lots of early preparation, especially during the holidays. Read our 6 top tips on how to use your holidays effectively.
The term STEM is increasingly being used more and more frequently, but what is STEM? Why is it so important? And, why should you choose to study a STEM subject at university?
Tutorials make up a large part of Oxford’s core teaching. Pierre, an Oxford Medic, discusses what tutorials are like, how best to make use of them and he shares his own experiences of tutorials.
Supervisions play a large role during your Cambridge studies. Brendan, a current Cambridge Student takes you through what they are like and how to prepare for them.
For Oxbridge applicants, it’s key to understand the UCAS application cycle and to have everything ticked off for the 15th of October. Use our UCAS timeline to see where you are at.
