University of Oxford

The University of Oxford acceptance rate stands at 22%, which makes it highly competitive to secure admission. This figure states that out of every 100 students, only 22 students will get admitted at Oxford. For Oxford University admissions, international students must meet all the admission requirements at the university and submit all the relevant documents with admission application. International students whose native language is not English, must submit proof of English proficiency at the university. International students must achieve excellent academic marks to secure admission at Oxford.

International students, especially Indians, who want to get into Oxford University, must hold a strong qualification with excellent academic records. They must submit secondary school grades of A-level or equivalent. Indian students must aim for at least 90% in Class 12, especially in the subjects included in the eligibility criteria. In addition, they must submit the standardized test scores, including ACT and SAT, for undergraduate admission, demonstrate English language requirements, and meet course-specific requirements.

Indian students who want to study in Oxford should choose a program that is popular and a better career scope.

The most popular subjects are Business and Management, Economics, Law, Medicine, Physics, Politics and more. 

Students can check 'THE Guardian Ranking 2026' for these programs below:

Oxford University does not provide a separate application for scholarships; instead, it provides them based on household income and students' academic performance. Most of the scholarships cover tuition fees, living costs, and additional expenses linked with university studies. Some of the popular scholarships available for Indian applicants are mentioned below:

It is not so easy to pick any of them. Both Oxford University and MIT are world-class institutions. Almost every student wants to study in any of them, but they excel in different subjects. 

• The Oxford University in UK, is renowned for humanities, social sciences, and research tradition, offering a broad education.
• On the other hand, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in USA is globally famous for STEM, engineering, and technology innovation.

In short, the better institute for you totally depends on your interest of study and career goals, rather than overall prestige.