Who is better, Oxford or Cambridge?
Both Oxford and Cambridge have prestigious reputations – and there isn’t much that seperates them. You can often find Oxford or Cambridge alternating between first and second place in the annual university league tables, and they are both respected by academics and employers globally. London is about an hour on the train from Oxford, and slightly under an hour from Cambridge. In terms of differences between the two locations, Cambridge is generally considered a little prettier, while Oxford has a bit more going on – but of course this will depend on who you ask.
Which university is harder to get into, Oxford or Cambridge?
Cambridge entry requirements are often a fraction higher than Oxford’s, especially for STEM subjects. This is why students often see Cambridge as slightly tougher academically. Acceptance Rate Looking at both of the above lists, we can see that Computer Science is consistently the most difficult course to get into at Cambridge University. This is the same as Oxford University; across the board, Computer Science is a very competitive course to get into at UK universities in general.