Can you apply to both Oxford and Cambridge Foundation Year?

You can't apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year, this applies to any combination of foundation year and undergraduate courses. Please see the foundation year course pages and the undergraduate course pages at each university to decide which would be the best course for you.

Can you apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year?

You can only apply to one course at Oxford, and you can't apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year. Read more information on all our courses. Check the admission requirements for your course.

Can you apply to both Oxford and Cambridge for grad school?

Yes! The restriction on applying to both universities only applies to undergraduate admissions.

Can you apply to both Oxford and Cambridge if you play the organ?

Organ award applicants may apply to both Oxford and Cambridge. The timetables of the auditions at the two universities are designed in order that this is possible. Should you choose to do this, you are advised not to apply to more than 10 college places at the first-choice university.

Can you get into Oxford with a Foundation Year?

Have your personal or educational circumstances meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, then choosing to apply for your course with a Foundation Year might be the right option for you.

CAN YOU APPLY TO BOTH OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE?

Do you need all 9s to get into Oxford?

However, GCSEs are used in some parts of Oxford's admissions process as performance indicators and to predict A level grades. Oxford prefers applicants to have as many A*s and 9s as possible, and many applicants have a lot of 7, 8 and 9 grades.

Does Cambridge accept Foundation Year?

Completing the Foundation Year will equip students to continue to a wide range of degree courses in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. At Cambridge, completing the course to the required standard will allow you to progress on to one of 18 degree courses.

Why can't people apply to both Oxford and Cambridge?

Basically, it comes down to supply and demand. Both universities know that they are going to receive a huge volume of applications, so by allowing people to apply for both institutions, it would create an even larger number of applicants to assess for a limited intake at each.

What happens if you apply to Oxford and Cambridge?

You can't apply to both Oxford and Cambridge in the same year, so you'll have to choose one or the other. Both universities are world-renowned in both arts and science subjects, so the decision is largely an individual one.

Is it harder to get into Cambridge or Oxford for medicine?

The main difference between the two is that Oxford requires students to achieve A*AA, whereas Cambridge has slightly higher entry requirements of A*A*A. Both Oxford and Cambridge require applicants to sit the BMAT.

Do more people apply to Oxford or Cambridge?

This statistic is derived from a pool of roughly 46,000 applicants vying for 8,000 available spots at the two universities. For 2021 entry, Cambridge extended offers to 4,245 out of 22,788 applicants, while Oxford offered places to 3,932 out of 23,414 applicants.

Should I apply to Oxford or Cambridge?

Before deciding where to apply, consider what you want to study. Oxford is currently ranked first in the world for English Language, Literature, Geography, History, and Modern Languages, and Cambridge University is most popular for History, Mathematics, and Archaeology.

Can I apply to Oxford with a 2 1?

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an overall grade of 2:1 or 65% or a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0.

How do you get into Cambridge Foundation Year?

In order to be eligible to apply to the Foundation Year, applicants must have or be projected to receive 120 UCAS academic tariff points.

Are Foundation years worth it?

A foundation year gives you the opportunity to get an understanding of your field before progressing to the full three-year degree programme. As well as subject knowledge, you'll get used to the HE context and gain the skills needed for higher level study.

Does UCL offer Foundation Year?

Our Engineering Foundation Year is designed for students who do not meet the standard requirements for entry at UCL and want to spend one year developing professional and personal skills alongside core academic content. This is an opportunity to become a future engineer.

Do you need 3 A * to get into Oxford?

However Oxford usually only has around 3,300 places each year so even excellent grades will not guarantee you an offer. Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.) See a list of Oxford courses with conditional offers including at least one A*.

Is 7 GCSEs enough for Oxford?

If you are shortlisted, your performance in interviews will also be taken into account. Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, and successful applicants typically have a high proportion of 7,8 and 9 grades. However, we do look at GCSE grades in context.

What is the hardest subject to get into at Oxford?

Economics and Management: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of 7%! It is easily the most difficult subject to pursue in Oxford. Computer Science: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of about 9 % which is probably the lowest for this course in any given university.

Is a 2.2 from Oxford good?

This is the lower division of a second-class degree. It is commonly known as a 2:2 or (2.2 degree) “Desmond” (as in Desmond “two-two”). A 2:2 degree is often the minimum grade required for most opportunities in employment and further education.

Do Oxford look at GCSEs?

Are my GCSE results good enough for Oxford? Higher grades at GCSE can help to make your application more competitive, but they are just one aspect that we look at. GCSE results will be considered alongside your personal statement, academic...

Is it harder to get a first at Oxford?

On average about one-third of students at Oxford and Cambridge will graduate with a first. That is slightly lower than a number of other leading UK universities (UCL, Durham, Imperial and LSE tend to hover around 40%), but comparable with the rest.

Is Cambridge prettier than Oxford?

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.

Is Cambridge more prestigious than Oxford?

In terms of university world rankings, historically, Oxford and Cambridge have been fairly neck and neck. Here are The Times University Rankings for 2023: Overall Ranking: 1st Oxford, 3rd Cambridge.

Is Oxford cheaper than Cambridge?

Both Oxford and Cambridge cost around the same amount, although Oxford is more expensive if you are an international student. Either way, both universities' study costs are cheaper than US colleges.