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 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 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.

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

Perhaps you're waiting on an acceptance letter after sitting a St Hilda's College interview. Perhaps you're doing some research into what it's like to study at each of the Oxford colleges (we have another blog you might like). Or perhaps you're just nosey. Either way, get stuck into what St Hilda’s is really like, told by a graduate who spent three years between the JCR bar, the college library, and dining hall. A college with women at its centre St Hilda’s was founded as a w

Congratulations on the Oxford offer! This is a huge achievement, and something that people all around the world dream of. Well done for your hard work and your brilliance — you absolutely deserve it. All Soul's College, Oxford. Take a moment to soak it all in — you’ve earned it! But as thrilling as this milestone is, it’s also the start of an exciting new chapter. There’s plenty to plan, prepare, and think about as you move forward, and we’re here to help you navigate the pat

Looking to make an informed decision when choosing your Oxford college? Get the honest low-down on all 39 colleges in this comprehensive Oxford college guide. Hertford College's Bridge of Sighs. The biggest lie you've been told over the Oxford admissions process is this: 'It doesn't matter what college you choose. They're all the same.' We're here to break the news that Oxford colleges are not at all the same, and in fact vary drastically. This doesn't make any better or wors

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!