Can an American apply to Oxford?

The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. There is evidence of teaching as early as 1096, making it the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's second-oldest university in continuous operation.

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How hard is it for an American to go to Oxford?

The University of Oxford is a highly selective institution, with an acceptance rate of approximately 17%. However, the acceptance rate for international students applying to the school is lower: around 9% only. Still, nearly half of the students attending Oxford University are from outside the UK.
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Does Oxford University accept American students?

With over 26,000 resident alumni, the United States is home to the largest number of Oxford University graduates outside the UK. The US is Oxford's largest source of international students and international academic staff.
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How much does Oxford cost for an American?

The University of Oxford, which has just been named the best in the world, offers undergraduate tuition for a fraction of the rate charged by rival institutions in the U.S. Tuition for Oxford undergrads is just 9,000 pounds this year, which works out to roughly $11,700.
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Can Americans apply to both Oxford and Cambridge?

Choosing between Oxford and Cambridge

You can't apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same year, so you'll have to choose one or the other. Both universities are world-renowned in both arts and science subjects, so the decision is largely an individual one.
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Is Stanford or Oxford harder to get into?

If you live in the UK then its a harder question because of Stanford's higher tuition. But otherwise, Stanford all the way. It's much much much harder to get into and it's prestige is tearing through the roof. The quality of education at Stanford will be higher since it's a privately funded university.
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Is Oxford cheaper than Harvard?

Harvard's 2021-2022 tuition is $55,587, which does not include other fees and residential costs. Domestic Oxford students have a much lower tuition fee of 9,250 pounds (approximately $12,538), while international students can expect to pay between 27,840 and 39,010 pounds ($37,737-$52,878).
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Is Oxford or Cambridge harder to get into?

If you only take into account the general acceptance rates (for 2019), it appears that it is easier to get into Cambridge, as their acceptance rate across all colleges was 21.92%, whereas Oxford only admitted 14.25% of their total applicants.
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Is Oxford or Cambridge nicer?

Cambridge is easier and more charming — with its lovely gardens along the River Cam. Oxford is more substantial with lots more to see and do. If you're choosing between them, consider this: Cambridge feels like a lazy, easygoing small town; Oxford has more urban energy and more stately buildings than its rival.
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Is it harder to get into Oxford or Harvard?

If you are taking a simplistic view, Oxford is better in terms of acceptance rate, accepting 17% of applicants compared to Harvard's tiny 4.5%. Additionally, Oxford beats Harvard in the Times' Ranking – Oxford came first, whereas Harvard came third.
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How hard is it for an American to get into Cambridge?

For academic years starting from 2010 to 2021, the acceptance rate for undergraduate students at Cambridge University is 23%. That's equivalent to about one out of four applicants getting an offer from the institution. The acceptance rate for international students at Cambridge is 21.4%.
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Is Oxford expensive?

Oxford is an expensive place to live and, in some areas, prices are on a par with London. Its proximity to London, its excellent schools and the fact that it houses one of the world's top universities all add to the cost of living in Oxford.
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Is Oxford an Ivy League?

Although Oxford University is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the world, it is not an Ivy League school. The Ivy League is a sports conference of universities from the northeastern United States.
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What SAT score is required for Oxford?

U.S. Qualifications for Oxford and Cambridge

Successful candidates would typically have SAT Reasoning Test scores of at least 700 in Critical Reading, Mathematics and the Writing Paper, or ACT with a score of at least 32 out of 36.
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Is Oxford snobby?

“Most Oxford students are not arrogant snobs,” says Yu Ren Chung, a Master of Public Policy (MPP) graduate from the Blavatnik School of Government. Yu had the same stereotype before he became a student there.
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What is the hardest degree at Oxford?

What are the hardest degree subjects? The hardest degree subjects are Chemistry, Medicine, Architecture, Physics, Biomedical Science, Law, Neuroscience, Fine Arts, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Education, Computer Science and Philosophy.
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Is Stanford better than Oxford?

In the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2018, Stanford comes first, Harvard third, Cambridge sixth, and Oxford eighth. In the (Times Higher Education) Employability Rankings 2017, Harvard came second, and Cambridge fifth, Stanford seventh, and Oxford 15th. Caltech secured the top slot.
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Can I study in America from UK?

You can attend a US institution to pursue a postgraduate degree or lecture and conduct research in the USA. Many UK universities are partnered with a US counterpart or are members of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).
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Is Yale or Harvard better?

In the 2020 edition, Harvard is ranked third in the world and Yale 17th. Both excel across the full spectrum of academic subjects, and both (like all the Ivy League schools) are based within the north-eastern New England region.
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Can I get into Oxford with a 3.5 GPA?

If a merit grade is required for your course, an overall grade of 'Credit' or a cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is usually required. If a distinction grade is required, an overall grade of 'Distinction' or a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 is usually required.
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Is a Masters from Oxford worth it?

1) Oxford invests very little in their postgraduate teaching compared to how much they invest in their prestigious undergraduate programs; the quality is good, but no better than other postgraduate degrees at other good universities.
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What does Oxford look for in a student?

The only things that Oxford students have in common are academic ability and intellectual curiosity. Our students come from all over the world and bring with them an amazing range of backgrounds and interests. This helps make our University one of the most exciting learning environments anywhere.
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