What is an alternative prospectus?
The Alternative Prospectus is a huge source of information written and sustained by current students at Cambridge University headed by the Access, Education and Participation Officers.
What percentage of Oxford applicants get an offer?
Overall applications to Oxford, offers made and students admitted by area of domicile, 2017–2021
| EU Students | Applications | Proportion of total applicants |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,136 | 8.8% |
| 2020 | 2,746 | 11.7% |
| 2019 | 2,773 | 12.0% |
| 2018 | 2,687 | 12.5% |
Does Oxford ever give unconditional offers?
Some candidates who receive offers will have already completed school or college leaving qualifications and met the conditions. In this case, once you have completed all the necessary administrative steps to provide your college with the evidence required, your place will become unconditional and be confirmed.
Can you apply to more than one college at Cambridge?
Can I choose more than one College? No – you can only make one application to the University, either selecting a preference College or an open application. Applications to more than one College, or to one College and an open application are not allowed.
What is the easiest program to get into at Oxford?
Oxford
- Best chance of getting an interview (%) Chemistry 96.2. Classics 95.9. Human Sciences 92.8. Modern Languages & Linguistics 92.5.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 40.1. Chemistry 33.6. Theology & Oriental Studies 33.3.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 50.3. Music 48.3. Archaeology & Anthropology 45.1.
What is the most competitive degree at Oxford?
Most Competitive among programs with at least 5 offers
| BA/MMath Mathematics and Statistics | 5.8% |
|---|---|
| MEng Engineering, Economics and Management (EEM) | 11% |
| BA/MPhysPhil Physics and Philosophy | 11% |
| BA History and Politics | 11% |
| BA History and Economics | 11% |
How hard are Oxford interviews?
This, and the fact that Oxford interviews are likened to a verbal academic test – they’re notoriously tough, unpredictable, and difficult to prepare for.
Is it more difficult to get into Oxford or Cambridge?
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.
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.
What is the Oxford University Alternative Prospectus?
The Oxford University Alternative Prospectus is written by students and for students: giving you all you need to know about being a student at Oxford and advice on choosing your course and college, finances and student activities which you could get involved in.
Is your Alternative Prospectus out of date?
The alternative prospectus was last updated in 2016 and much of the information is now out of date. Many university sites still refer to our AP in their materials, however some have told us they will stop promoting it unless it is updated. Over the Christmas Vacation, our student staff member completed work on our website guide to be used by staff.
Why is the Alternative Prospectus being revitalized?
We aim to revitalize/relaunch the Alternative Prospectus to ensure that prospective undergraduate and graduate students have the information they need to apply to and be successful at Oxford. The alternative prospectus was last updated in 2016 and much of the information is now out of date.
Is the Oxford University website an official source?
This website was written entirely by Oxford University students and produced by Oxford SU. Departments and colleges were invited to fact-check their pages but this does not constitute an official source of information and you should always check the official university website for the most up-to-date information. Last reviewed January 2016.