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

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

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

Most guides comparing the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge drown you in statistics, rankings, and vague stereotypes about “vibes" (we're guilty of that last one ourselves). But when you’re actually deciding where to apply, the choice is deeply personal: it’s about how you learn, what excites you academically, and where you’ll thrive for 3+ intense years. We thought we'd turns the decision into a quiz, written by an Oxford graduate and with direct opinion from

A complete, honest guide to the question on everyone's lips this time of year: what's it really like? This guide breaks the glamorous bubble a little – in a good way – so you can picture the daily reality: the highs, the pressures, the quirks, and the genuinely lovely parts that make the hard work worth it. And if, along the way, you realise you’d like help with choosing a college, shaping your application, or preparing for interviews, we work with hundreds of aspiring Cambr

Because this isn't the end of the road just yet! King's College in Spring Congratulations! If you've received your Cambridge offer today, that's a huge milestone and something to be very proud of. It doesn't happen just by chance — it was all your hard work! Now it's time to get excited, and get prepared for what lies ahead. First things first... Celebrate! Take a moment to soak it all in — you’ve earned it! Reward yourself with whatever that might mean to you, whether it's a

Choosing the perfect Cambridge college for you is an overwhelming step in the Oxbridge admissions process. With 29 undergraduate colleges to choose from, let us help. Get the inside scoop on every college below! The Bridge of Sighs over the River Cam, Cambridge. In the second (and, shockingly, final) instalment in our Oxbridge colleges series, we'll break down all 29 undergraduate colleges at Cambridge so that you can choose your perfect fit. It's important to note that altho

Oxford and Cambridge are two of the most competitive, prestigious, and historic universities in the world. However, if you’re applying to study at undergraduate level, you cannot apply to both. So, how do you choose whether to apply to Oxford or Cambridge? 1. Different courses Firstly, and most basically, Oxford and Cambridge offer slightly different courses. For example, if you have your sights set on PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics), Oxford is the only one of the tw

With 44 colleges at Oxford, and 31 at Cambridge, students often struggle with choosing which to apply to. Our guide will help!