Oxford or Cambridge?

jeremymjr
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:20:16 +0000

I second the view that says Cambridge is stronger in Math. That said, I think it’s more sensible to check out the curriculum on the respective websites and see which offers the courses or flexibility you want. Also bear in mind that you take exams in all three years in Cambridge’s Tripos system as opposed to taking Mods and Finals at Oxford, where you take a massive number of papers in your third year.

I went to both Oxford (postgrad) and Cambridge (undergrad) and Oxford does feel more city-like, but I really can’t see much of a difference college-wise.