University of Oxford

Oxford University expects subject-specific entrance exam scores from international students along with other admission eligibility. There is no common exam available for students, but they must appear for different exams like MAT, TSA, LNAT, PAT, and more based on the chosen programs. Students can check the list below for the Oxford University entrance exam, along with the type of course:

Several Indian names from different fields of work have graduated from Oxford University. Some of the popular names include Indira Gandhi and Manmohan Singh (former PM of India), Soha Ali Khan (renowned Bollywood actress), Amitav Ghosh (Writer), Vikram Seth (Writer), Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi (former captain of Indian Cricket team).

Interestingly, Cornelia Sorabji, who is known as India's first female lawyer, was also the first woman to study Law at Oxford. 

There is no definitive answer to this question. Both universities stand out across different aspects of higher education, with Oxford known for its humanities, medicine & law courses, while Cambridge is notable for its STEM courses along with English, Literature & History.

Given below is a comparison between the two:

Indian students who are interested in IAS or Civil Services must opt for courses such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics, History, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, and more. These courses are renowned for developing analytical, political, and economic perspectives which is crucial for civil services. In addition, most PG graduates choose Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and Oxford Department of International Development (ODID).

Indian students willing to take admission to Oxford must have a budget between INR 40 L and INR 60 L. The overall annual cost comprises tuition costs, living expenses, and miscellaneous expenses, based on the standard of living. Students can expect the tuition cost to be between INR 28L and INR 41L, the living cost can range between INR 12 L and INR 15 L. However, students can avail themselves of a few scholarships to reduce the cost to some extent, including:

• Rhodes scholarship
• Reach Oxford scholarship
• Clarendon Fund
• Wiedenfeld Hoffmann Scholarship

International students, especially Indians, willing to join an undergraduate course at Oxford must fulfill the following eligibility:

• Must aim for excellent scores in Class 12 from a recognised board (CBSE/ISC/State Board). Ideally 90-95% in relevant subjects
• Must appear for the Oxford admission test relevant to programs (TSA/MAT/LNAT/BMAT)
• Hold a UCAS personal statement
• Academic reference
• Interview

Oxford looks at your overall academic performance, especially predicted scores for final board exams. One low semester or a lower 10th grade score like 69 percent can be overlooked if you show strong recent performance like your 91 percent in 11th. They prefer students with high potential and subject strength, especially in the course you apply for. Strong entrance tests, reference letters, and a good personal statement also matter a lot.

Oxford University placement rate is 92% for MSc in Financial Economics, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. This figure states that out of 100 students, around 92 students secured employment. Oxford University graduates are constantly in high demand worldwide. The University of Oxford placement rate attracts international students the most. The placement highlights at Oxford University are listed below: