six years. The Cambridge Medicine course lasts six years in total, divided into three years of pre-clinical studies followed by three years of clinical training. In the first two years (called Parts IA and IB), students cover all aspects of basic science related to medicine. How many years does it take to study medicine in […]

Typically, you have one or two hour-long supervisions each week (this varies from course to course) and you do preparation for each one – usually reading, writing an essay or working on some problems. How long are Cambridge lectures? Each lecture lasts about 50 minutes. All lectures take place in week day and Saturday (but […]

Very difficult to chose, but if forced I would say Oxford, then Cambridge, then Harvard. Oxford ahead of Cambridge, because they’re always listed that way. It’s Oxbridge, not Camford. This followed many debates about precedence in the late medieval and early modern period (when Harvard was a cabin in the woods). Is Oxford Harvard better […]

Cambridge is a great little city. It’s dense enough, I’m able to do many of my trips on foot or public transit while still being very livable and having green space. There’s a wealth of small neighborhood parks throughout the city which I’ve really appreciated as a parent. Cambridge is a nice town to live […]

Not in Cambridge at present. However, it is possible to transfer from one Tripos to another with the approval of both Directors of Studies. Details can be found in the Cambridge Admissions Prospectus. Can you do joint honours at Oxbridge? OXFORD UNIVERSITY Oxford offers joint honours courses whereby certain subjects may be studied in various […]

This year’s THES world university reputation rankings are out and the University of Cambridge has been named the most highly regarded university in the UK. The rankings were compiled from a questionnaire answered by almost 31,000 academics from 149 institutions. Is Cambridge respected? As well as being one of the most prestigious universities in the […]

Both Oxford and Cambridge cost around the same amount, although Oxford is a bit more expensive if you are an international students. Either way, both universities study costs are cheaper than US colleges. Is Cambridge or Oxford expensive? Cambridge is listed as 38th most expensive university in the country, while Oxford ranks as the seventh […]

If a student is sent down from their university or college, they are made to leave because they have behaved very badly. [British] What does coming down from Oxford mean? If you come down (from a college or university, especially Oxford or Cambridge University), you leave your studies either permanently or for a short time. […]

Cambridge named one of the top cities to live in America, according to Niche. Cambridge is among the top cities to live in, according to Niche. The city moved up three spots from last year, making it the fifth best city to live in America, according to the website. Is Cambridge a good place to […]

How racially and ethically diverse is Cambridge? The 2020 U. S. Census found that 66.1% of Cambridge residents identify as White, 10.7% as Black, 16.8% as Asian or Pacific islander and 6.4% identified as some other race or a member of two or more races. Hispanics total 9.5% of the population. What percentage of Cambridge […]

Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world. Home to over 23,000 students from more than 140 countries, we offer undergraduate degree courses in the arts and humanities, social sciences, sciences and engineering. What is Cambridge University best known for? With its reputation for academic excellence and traditional scholarly values, the University of […]

Applicants for organ awards may apply to both Oxford and Cambridge (for an organ award, but not on their UCAS application), except those applying to read Medicine. Can you apply to Oxford and Cambridge at the same time? You can only apply to one course at Oxford, and you can’t apply to Oxford and Cambridge […]

University of Cambridge Ranking 2019-2020 – Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Institution Name University of Cambridge Location United Kingdom World Rank 4 National Rank 1 Quality of Education Rank 4 Is Cambridge higher than Oxford? Similarly, the QS World University Rankings put Oxford in fifth and Cambridge in sixth overall.Oxford and Cambridge are world-leading […]

Cambridge is often regarded as the more “sciencey” one, whereas Oxford is considered better for the humanities.Both are equally renowned for science and humanities subjects. Another stereotype is that Oxford is considered more conservative and Cambridge more progressive. Is Oxford or Cambridge more conservative? No. For me, Cambridge University is the most ‘conservative’ in positive […]

Formal Hall is a three course dinner served by College staff by candlelight in our beautiful dining hall.There’s a dress code: suit and tie or cocktail dress, and students and Fellows wear their academic gowns. It’s part of the classic Cambridge experience and always a memorable occasion. What is the meaning of formal offer? Formal […]