As an aspiring Oxbridge Classicist, reading texts in your own first language (probably, although not necessarily English, if you're reading this!) as well as in Latin and possibly Greek (depending on which languages you already know or want to start) is a must. The Classics courses are marvellously wide-ranging, covering a plethora of Arts, Humanities and Languages strands, so having some idea of exactly where your passions lie is something that can be discovered by reading d

Studying Linguistics at university can be extremely rewarding, because it encompasses so many different subjects, and offers the chance to study topics which could be considered part of both the sciences and humanities. However, it can be really difficult to know where to start when preparing to make an application to study Linguistics at university, because it’s not really a subject that’s readily available or taught in schools beyond something like English Language. This re

So you’re thinking about studying biochemistry at Oxford. If you’re looking for a place to start exploring the subject beyond the classroom, this is the reading list for you. Unlike other degrees, Biochemistry is not a subject most students encounter at school. As a result, many applicants find themselves wondering what exactly Biochemistry is and how it differs from similar-sounding degrees such as biotechnology and biomedical science. Traditionally defined as the study of c

In the matter of undergraduate admissions – case no. 07-05-2026-01 The High Court of University Selection The University of Oxford (Law) v. The University of Cambridge (Law) – the court's full verdict & judicial reasoning for aspiring applicants Claimant Oxford Law Respondent Cambridge Law A preliminary note from the bench There is an irony in adjudicating this case. Both institutions train the very class of people who might one day appeal this decision. The court proceeds no

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Each year, Cambridge receives applications from students from all over the world. However, disproportionately high numbers of applications come from certain countries, while others are barely represented. Consequently, some countries get large numbers of students into Cambridge, and others very few. We have analysed the data from 2024 to identify which countries send the most applications to Cambridge, and which countries have the most students admitted. Countries with the hi

Each year, Oxford receives applications from students from all over the world. However, disproportionately high numbers of applications come from certain countries, while others are barely represented. Consequently, some countries get large numbers of students into Oxford, and others very few. We have aggregated data from 2022-2024 to analyse which countries send the most applications to Oxford, and which countries have the most students admitted. Countries with the highest n

A common question we receive from students is, 'Which Cambridge college is the easiest to get into?' Colleges 'pull' students at interview stage in order to ensure an equal number of interview candidates per place at each college, and if, after interviewing their candidates, a college feels like they interviewed a surplus or deficit of capable candidates, they will send candidates to or request candidates from other colleges for a further round of interviews, in order to ensu