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

A common question we receive from students is, 'Which Oxford 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 ensure

If you're drawn to questions about how power works, why economies behave the way they do, or what makes societies tick, there's a good chance you've found yourself weighing up Oxford's PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) and Cambridge's HSPS (Human, Social, and Political Sciences). Both are intellectually broad, both are extremely competitive, and both have a reputation for producing people who go on to do rather remarkable things. So how do you choose between them? What

It is famously challenging to get accepted at Cambridge, no matter the course, but some are more difficult than others. We analysed the latest data (from the 2024 application cycle) to find out which courses are the most competitive, and which are the least. Number of applications and offers with offer rates by Cambridge course, 2024 Course Applications Offers Offer Rate Anglo-Saxon, Norse, & Celtic 65 42 64.6% Archaeology 79 41 51.9% Architecture 526 88 16.7% Asian & Middle

It is notoriously difficult to get accepted at Oxford, no matter the course, but some are more difficult than others. We analysed the latest data (aggregated from 2022-2024) to find out which courses are the most competitive, and which are the least. Number of applications and offers with offer rates by Oxford course, 2022-2024 Course Applications Offers Offer Rate Archaeology & Anthropology 104 27 26.0% Asian and Middle Eastern Studies 252 114 45.2% Biochemistry 1403 285 20.

We've been there: facing the inevitable end of your undergraduate degree, and wondering what to do next. We hope this blog helps you untangle things. The Pros 1. You get to go deeper into what you love Postgraduate study is where things get really interesting. If there’s a topic you really enjoy, this is your chance to explore it properly, without the constraints of modules and degrees. It's also just damn impressive to say you have a Masters, or a PhD! 2. It can open doors i

Big decision. No pressure. Let's break it down. Weighing up your decisions after results day? You're not alone. In this week's blog, we'll help you break down all the pros and cons — but remember, everyone's journey is different, and we encourage you to ask yourself: What excites me right now? Do I need a break? What are my long-term goals? What can I afford — financially and emotionally? With that in mind, let's get stuck in. Straight to University Pros Academic momentum Thi