University of Oxford
Overview:
Oxford always holds a worldly top ranking because of its academic stringency and historical importance.
Key Features:
Collegiate System: Oxford comprises 39 individual colleges each having their own tradition and facility. It enables close-knit contact between academics and thus provides personalized support for the students.
Alumni: Most of all, a large number of really influential persons have either graduated or been affiliated with the institution, including 28 British prime ministers over 70 Nobel laureates, and also international leaders like Tony Blair and Aung San Suu Kyi.
Research Excellence: Oxford has also been ranked among the very best regarding a wide range of research aspects that includes, among others, medical sciences and engineering to humanities. Its research facilities and libraries, amongst which is the Bodleian, are among the best in the world.
Distinctiveness:
Tutorial System: The tutorial system at Oxford gives the students an edge in that they get to have one-on-one teaching sessions that enable them to go in-depth into their subject matter.
Historic Buildings: Historic buildings such as the Radcliffe Camera and Christ Church College add to the prestige of the institution.
University of Cambridge DataMember Overview:
The University of Cambridge is better known for its academic excellence, apart from the age-old rivalry it has with Oxford. It was founded as early as 1209. The University invariably occupies the top positions in world university rankings, and pride of place comes naturally to this university steeped in tradition for scholarly excellence.
Key Features:
The Collegiate System: Cambridge consists of 31 independent colleges that undertake teaching and pastoral care for students. Two of its most famous colleges are Trinity and King’s College.
Famous Alumni: Cambridge has a very large list of well-known alumni; of them, if not mentioning all the Nobel laureates and leaders, are Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking.
Research Impact: Cambridge enjoys internationally renowned research excellence, ranging from technology and medicine to social sciences. There are quite a number of research institutes and centers on campus.
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