Applying to Oxford or Cambridge: what do you need to know? The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are among the oldest and most prestigious in the world. Alumni include such illustrious figures as J. R. R. Tolkien, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Emma Thompson, Alan Turing and Stephen Hawking. Cambridge and Oxford share many traditions, which…
IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Proficiency? The majority of universities in England, the USA and Canada require students who have not studied in an English-speaking country to take an English exam to prove their level of English. However, certain exceptions are made for students who have received an international diploma such as the International Baccalaureate (or…
Lorcan C. is a 2nd year student at Selwyn College, Cambridge University. A student in History, he answers all our questions about the admission process to the prestigious Cambridge University. Writing your UCAS Personal Statement During the summer before my final year, writing my UCAS Personal Statement was an important part of my application: Oxford…
Lorcan C. is a 2nd year student at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge.
Studying History…
Study at the University of Cambridge Academic excellence and tradition in the world’s 4th oldest university The University of Cambridge is one of the most prestigious UK universities and is located in the charming town of Cambridge in England. Second in the ranking of best universities in the world in 2018 (THE’s World University Ranking…
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