Oxford vs. Cambridge

Which is Britain's greatest university? Oxford, or Cambridge?

[@teacup4102]

"...and David Cameron" "is that a boast or an apology?" me: *LOL*

[@MimMdance]

That was funny

[@jonnnyren6245]

Hear hear hear Cambridge for the win!!!

[@maxpage2232]

No one mentioned that Steven Hawing went to both university's that could have been a point for both sides.

[@Picnicl]

It could have been but he settled in to teaching at Cambridge. He's also terrible when he tries to talk about philosophy.

[@anujankirupakaran5027]

tbh not many scientists talk philosophy, it's hard to look for emotion and stuff when your going straight for logical

[@pw11299]

Wittgenstein

[@rosieyoung7867]

And David Attenborough

[@anmolraina5650]

Where newton greatest of all at cambridge

[@Freddiewgbs]

Neither is better than the other. They're both outstanding.

[@Freddiewgbs]

each ranking system says differently and actually cambridge ranks frequently above oxford in certain circumsances

[@smae770]

Adam Smith indeed

[@fratipekci2849]

I never agree with you. Oxford much better especially Political Science, İnternational Relations and Social Sciences area. www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2018/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats

[@ruh3954]

Adam Smith rank never shows everything :) Despite Cambridge ranks above Oxford, Oxford has been considered as the most prestigious university in British ppl's mind. Ain't gon' change even in the future

[@paraponon]

@@ruh3954 That's only because more politicians went to Oxford than Cambridge. For many programmes, Cambridge is ahead of Oxford, which is what matters, not what's in the minds of people who haven't been to either.

[@harrietjones1409]

They are both as incredible as each other! But I have my heart set on Cambridge. Good luck to anyone dreaming of getting into either!

[@rickygee1233]

I have my heart set on the Oxford university but fair play to you. Your kindness is what Cambridge needs.

[@MMmm-bg9li]

So did you apply?

[@nananananessi]

samee, i actually passionate on social sciences which is oxford really good than cambridge, cambridge is the best in nature sciences (sir isaac newton, etc.). but my heart set on cambridge idk why

[@harrietjones1409]

@@MMmm-bg9li I moved schools to one that boasts of its oxbridge success rate. They didn't let me apply... heartbroken :(

[@harrietjones1409]

@@nananananessi Best of luck to you! My sixth form didn't let me apply (idk why, I was devastated :((( ) but I'm studying medicine at Leeds now and I love it! Whatever uni you choose, good luck!

[@Luca-ly7vh]

Wait why am I here I'm 13

[@kai0171]

Luca lol same but still it's good to start looking into college around this age since high school is coming very soon and college is right after. You should also have a good understanding of which course you want to take and if you want to take multiple courses. Of course I'm not saying plan out your entire life but you should definitely look into good colleges.

[@Luca-ly7vh]

Mitzi Gamer fair point I am aiming for oxbridge so like you said I'm probably better off thinking about it sooner rather than later

[@yasvanti9936]

same I'm 13 too...

[@maravasile4881]

same😂

[@eglencelibilgiler6624]

me too :D

[@mmicky175]

just two names were sufficient - Newton and Darwin.

[@mmicky175]

+Mtro. Hilary L Chow FRAS Einstein wasn't part of a university when he came up with relativity.

[@sabakhellashvili4658]

+M Micky John Locke and Thomas Hobbes? Einstein?

[@Picnicl]

Einstein didn't study at Oxford or Cambridge.

[@tengizsuleymanov7583]

M Micky hi. I am sorry for disturbing you. I would like to improve my English. would you like to practice with me. best Regards

[@smae770]

M Micky no he didn't even study at Oxford lol! But as the arrogant arse holes at Oxford will tell you he lectured there once!!!!! Wow

[@Disney0702]

OMG how could the Cambridge speaker forget to mention Hugh Laurie, Sir Ian McKellen, Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinon, Lily Cole and Tom Hiddleston AND how could the Oxford speaker forget to mention Stephen Hawkings!

[@kyra2978]

Stephen Hawking is in Cambridge

[@Disney0702]

Kyra Yes but he went to Oxford FIRST and then LATER went to Cambridge

[@sakurab2096]

And Stephen Fry ?

[@edmundcharles5278]

+Disney0702 It the debate was extemporaneous, the it is easy to see how some acts could be forgotten. Stephen attended one university as an undergraduate (BS at Oxford), wile his Ph.D was acquired at Cambridge along with his teaching chair time.

[@amct1019]

+Disney0702 because an argument about their alumni would go on for ever.

[@Kerplunk997]

The Cambridge woman is sassy af

[@coloneljackmustard]

the woman is a damn bitch

[@oliviaswann4686]

I am indeed Margaery 😙

[@luffydace3826]

it's a woman lel

[@kahramancoban4403]

That is Theresa may

[@Userrr8167]

@@kahramancoban4403 I swear I was thinking the same thing.

[@mikelarrieta1]

I see it's completely pointless to argue about which one the best is. It's out of question that they both have enriched England and that is well known worldwide. That is the most important fact.

[@tigerarmyrule]

+Miguel Angel Alvirde true. The truth is that they are both halves of the unofficial ancient University of England and are among the tiny number of non US unis to merit unquestioned inclusion in the global top 10.

[@farzanabegum7696]

Geography.. History.. University of Cambridge here I come .. I've been working soo hard on these subjects I like the most!!!!

[@Cheesate]

"Is that a boast or an apology" LOL!

[@johnspectre2739]

When younger people ask me what the differences are between the two places, I often struggle to suggest anything significant in terms of current academic output. But, in terms of ideology or temperament, I offer this analogy: Oxbridge is like Hogwarts split in the middle: Oxford is like Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, with everything good and bad that entails, while Cambridge is like Ravenclaw and Slytherin, with everything good and bad that entails.

[@user-xx1pf7ud5k]

Funny

[@nazlanramshidi]

Majestic... This place is the place that I truly want to further my study...

[@Iloveyoulesbians]

I just love this video ... keep coming back n back every few months to listen to the beautifull argument ... Love to Cambridge

[@ponyrang]

Wow, thanks to you, I enjoyed watching... I'm proud of you for developing day by day.

[@kiyan6228]

Borat said Cambridge is best so I'm going with him

[@area5productions]

Prestige is like a currency: its value changes when you move to a different region. The other day I was talking about MIT with an Indian engineer. She didn't know much about MIT and I hadn't heard of her school in India, which, as it turns out, is a whole lot more selective! It's funny how many people base their self-esteem on cachet only to have it vanish when they move outside of their own bubbles.

[@marilyn7278]

Despite that, Oxford and Cambridge are known internationally. Most professionals known about these universities even if only by name. For someone who wants to gain jobs in a variety of countries, having gone to Oxford or Cambridge is one of the best bets to make an impression in employers. Yes, prestige changes its values depending on the region you live in, but just like money, some is better than none.

[@area5productions]

***** That's interesting. The Oxford brand is less recognizable in the United States, which goes to show that the prestige of a university is relative. It depends on your perspective and nationality.

[@stefan-iv3yx]

Cole Davis Not actually. Oxford and Cambridge were the first universities in the world and hundreds of years before other universities existed they started accepting international students. They've educated world - leaders for centuries. And the amount of history and tradition about both of them is crazy.

[@stefan-iv3yx]

***** Actually the day Oxford was founded is unknown but teaching existed since 1096, while the university of Bologna was founded in 1088 so we can't be sure if oxford is the oldest in the world or not. And Oxbridge gives the best education in the world. They showed their high standards throughout the centuries. Hundreds of years before other universities existed, Oxford accepted their first international student - Emo in 1190. And yes, oxford and Cambridge are really some of the best in the world - they always rank in the top 5.

[@stefan-iv3yx]

***** while the university of Bologna ranks like 120 or something. Comparison? Not really

[@williamcheung3000]

if the one fits you the most, the one enlightens you the most and the one develops you the most, then that is the best one for you.

[@bitmln003_]

Which one is cheaper? I'll go there.

[@thearchitect2433]

Haha.

[@WarthDader74]

+jbentio Don't waste your time on universities, they are so unnecessary.

[@LiveCustoms]

+jbentio Universities in the UK doesnt work like that... they all cost the same.

[@LiveCustoms]

+WarthDader74 , University is only unnecessary if you take an unnecessary course, how can you become a doctor without going to uni ? Exactly so your statement is false lol

[@WarthDader74]

Rmiah13 I think the whole system is all wrong. If someone wants to be a doctor, they should start working in a hospital immidiately, and be educated there at the same time as they earn money. That would be much better than wasting a lot of time and money on a university, where you have to learn a lot of stuff which isn't relevant to the actual job you are heading for.

[@dotunn]

I went to oxford, however; the line ''is that a boast or an apology'' struck well below the belt. Ouch!

[@JohnLee-me3vg]

Depends on the degree...

[@AnimeMoviePro]

Exactly. Getting in is a walk in the park. *eyeroll* It is very difficult to do well at A Level if you are not motivated enough, so it stands to reason that we should be proud of our achievements.

[@ruh3954]

Ppl here argue as if they actually got into either ox or cam lol

[@ashlxy.c_]

i desperately want to get into oxford. however, i still have quite a few years of school to complete first before making my decision. for people who applies to either, i wish you luck in getting in!

[@maryakrivopoulou3584]

Oxford is slightly better for the humanities and cambridge is slightly better for the sciences. But both are top notch anyway

[@xredrose10x]

Oxbridge throwing shade

[@bulletcaleb]

Oxford is known for doing a lot of good stuff like the Oxford dictionary but I have no clue about the education between them but it is cool how they battle over everything.

[@manthanyagnik20]

Proud to be a Cambridge student .............

[@PriyaPatel-fj2mn]

How become Cambridge student?l want to become doctor.plz give me idea about fee, please ...

[@arindoldey8921]

Both the Universities are Amazing.....

[@AlasdairILoveOxford]

Thanks for your video!

[@mdabulnazaransari1385]

My dream to study in oxford university 10/07/2018 ... INSHALLAH PAK.

[@sidheshpatil7120]

Which of the two offers its students the most healthy environment? Here in Australia cigarette smoking is prohibited on campus at La Trobe University.

[@carla5508]

My two dreams of universities, hopefully i can get collage to one of them someday. But im just 13 rn lol

[@Emma-yq7pk]

If anyone is wondering the Oxford speaker is James Nesbitt

[@MrVisuallearning]

Is there an updated version of this video?

[@Lucky_Person111]

this is a best motivation video for studying in oxford or Cambridge University

[@edwardbrunker2351]

They are both outstanding universities and you should be proud if you get an interview at either one of them. I would go to Oxford though, merely because it is closer to where I live.

[@clementmukundji6468]

Honestly, I think Both universities are really good; both are worth trying

[@Hari-bz1mh]

One should just look at whichever place is better in their own subject, because both the institutions have solid reputation.

[@truthseeker5509]

Oxford vs. Cambridge... don't even start

[@alomgir9418]

Oxford university dream of my life ever.....

[@olivierkuipers2305]

Iris Murdoch also studied at Oxford btw (undergraduate at Somerville College)

[@Sport-yc6xg]

Cambridge produced more than 90 nobel laureates (official) more than any University in the world

[@naidusannasi1462]

both are lovely and great....how can we ever say right eye is better than left eye or left eye is better than right eye...

[@tomcurtis1827]

It’s weird how I’m here at 15 because my school is essentially forcing us to consider our future aspirations this early.. Desperate to get into Cambridge in 2 years (I’m in Year 11).. I love the architecture, history, facilities suited to what I want to do there- Maths- and I mean, c’mon, it’s *Cambridge*!! :D

[@shaaravguha3760]

So, did you get in?

[@PhoenixMaster123]

in terms of level of how greatly they are seen they are equal but in terms of beauty Cambridge and in terms of historic icons oxford as its UK first uni

[@flamingratballz]

Cambridge, simply the best, ahead of any other university in the world, just for only one reason, that most of the football fans know, Thanks Cambridge for this beautiful game that is part of our daily, mostly weekends life. Thanks to our lovely Scottish immigrant teacher Mr. Alexander Watson Hutton, father of the AFA. A partner from Argentina and a River Plate- All Boys fan.

[@LilaaLayla]

Cambridge!

[@avesta5390]

The struggle to choose the right one is so much

[@SWAoifeG]

Both are excellent, but I do incline more towards Cambridge :)

[@happymonkey9416]

Why? :)

[@Kaelacakes3]

I want to go to both!!! :)

[@thoreau8843]

It depends on the subject you're studying.

[@sarribel]

taking into account their long history and achievements the world´s best both of them

[@milesblack1830]

Depends on subject

[@mishagelenava2962]

Both are amazing and actually both are amazing in every field. But still you can pick one depending on your field. I studied physics at Cambridge and that was s good decision, because Cambridge is historically better in physics(generally in science), nobel prizes manifest it. Oxford is better in politics, literature, linguistics, list of prime ministers and oxford dictionaries manifest it. Finally I want to make my point. Science is the most important part of university(in my opinion), so Cambridge is a little better university.

[@taurentsiuz9206]

I like your point, but for me as forigner this debate seems a little dumb. Cause both are well known respected and give good high education. And for me to get accepeted into one of them would be honor😄

[@paraponon]

Oxford isn't better for literature or linguistics.

[@rosalbamartinez9752]

Your commenter help me so much! Thank you thank you ✌😊

[@Rina25tir]

Interesting point of view. I am doing a particular kind of physics, quantum error mitigation. I am a student at New York University. But I think the best researchers in this field are at Oxford University. Currently I am thinking of ways to collaborate with them and possibly to do an exchange.

[@SuperAmo87]

I'll do all what I can to get into Cambridge Business School, this is my coming target to hit.

[@stoicmanwts]

it clearly depends on the majors, both universities are highly ranked.

[@neliswamaceba6487]

my dream is to one day attend Cambridge university.

[@701delbronx8]

Did you make it?

[@176cadbury]

Cambridge has been universally acknowledged as the best UK university, over the past 10-15 years. Oxford and Cambridge together are in a different league to the best of the rest, thanks to the collegiate system providing comfortable accommodation and delicious food - no time wasting shopping, cooking, washing up etc... plus a ready made community of like minded students - and a college bar, gym, fantastic sports facilities, frequent college socials - and most importantly tutors, often leading academics in their particular fields, providing one/two to one tutorials on a weekly basis. If you're not VERY bright or want to spend your three years getting pissed, then avoid Oxbridge. There is a massive amount of extremely difficult and challenging work that only the best students will cope with.

[@kirilldudkin7827]

N1

[@thesagaofdarrenshanfanchan793]

It hasn’t really been universally acknowledged as the best. Some say ones better than the other. It just depends

[@Selefais_754]

Who is the author of the music in your video?

[@jessgia4517]

It's been my dream to study at Cambridge since I first heard about it at age 10. I'm currently 16 and would like to study medicine as I want to be a surgeon.

[@ByJedzo]

I have one question I submitted my application when I log in it says application in progress what does it mean by that ? do I wait for USF to ask for the transcripts and letter of recommendation or do I send them ?

[@gjiangalac8555]

Oxfofd educated Cambridge

[@AlexSimsky]

Oxford*

[@oliviaswann4686]

Lol as if....

[@dinaraiskandarowa1448]

Hi I from Turkmenistan Am I reading to oxford?

[@anujankirupakaran5027]

I'm deciding on whether to do Medicine or Computer Science/ Software engineering. Are either of these better than the other at these degrees or should I try for something like imperial college.

[@WalrusisintheMatrix]

I think you should look for better sources than a YT comment section.

[@YawAnsongSnr]

what did you end up studying if you don't mind me asking?

[@srishtipandey9560]

i want to go to both of these universities..

[@ruanyuexin]

comparing two universities is ridiculous. It should not be a competition. If I was going to study, I would choose the university on the basis of a few criteria: - what universities offer the program degree I am interested in - what universities are the nearest ones to my home - which is the cheapest university I can afford to go to.

[@marmotskeeter9588]

wish i could go there

[@patelvidhu4840]

I personally like Cambridge more.

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

Which one so you think it’s best for law? They both seem pretty great.

[@pierofabriciorioscarrillo7145]

Oxford!

[@ragaanuraga7743]

See y'all when the algorithm recommends this 5 years later

[@freddy4136]

Top six schools IMO. 1. Oxford 2. Cambridge 3. Harvard 4. Yale 5. MIT 6. Princeton

[@freddy4136]

7. Stanford

[@creatingsheep1995]

Spooky m9 and then brown right

[@arnoldanimado9292]

***** what about Georgetown?

[@stefan-iv3yx]

Harvard is the best in the world

[@stefan-iv3yx]

***** No ☺ Harvard has higher standards and a much lower acceptance rate

[@sameertomar5099]

Both are great

[@ciarangillece7572]

Can't comment on the university's but I prefer the city of Cambridge over Oxford love them both though

[@johngy2]

I don't need to... Your response says it all

[@mbayliss4939]

Definitely (always has been) Cambridge for sciences, and now they've now virtually closed the gap on the arts so I'm told by 'mi learned Arts friends'!

[@thomascombo4449]

Cambridge is for science and maths, Oxford is for English

[@sunnykim5638]

Really? Ok I'm cutting Cambridge off my list.

[@vladimirlenin8917]

Depends. At Cambridge they offer a Natural Sciences course in which you study all Biological and Physical sciences and only later specialise in a particular science whereas at Oxford you can immediately do a course in a particular field of science and then specialise further into that field later. From my research it seems Cambridge is better for science if you know you want to go into science but aren't sure which field or just want a more general scientific understanding. However Oxford seems better for specialisation within a field and if you definitely know which science is your thing.

[@Picnicl]

This is hogwash nowadays. English is highly competitive to get in to at both places. Cambridge was a place that pioneered literary criticism.

[@eleacahuet1002]

Raidan Rees thank you, Cambridge it is

[@cheesburgerlady3598]

where should i go to if i want to do english literarture but don’t want to stick with the close reading and language?

[@JC-ij4kf]

I have my interview in a few days..so nervous

[@rebeccaross5027]

people are saying its all about the interview but i have a question then... theoretically lets say i was a student living outside of the UK and i wanted to apply to cambridge or oxford. What would happen then with the interview if i got a reply and i was still not living in the UK?

[@Jess-xy5tf]

Here's what Oxford say: www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_applicants/interviews.html. And here's what Cambridge say: www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/international/applying.html [Scroll down to where the sub-heading 'Interviews' is] :)

[@rebeccaross5027]

Jessica Bell thank you so much, this will really help. =)

[@oneil91ryan]

But Hawking when to University College Oxford, so would he have counted as a Oxford alumni or a Cambridge professor?

[@MrBritishBiscuit]

Which show is this from ?

[@gloria..]

Who else is watching this and wondering why they are here i still have about 4 years to uni

[@truthseeker5509]

Both!

[@descendrion3582]

whats better for religious studies & theology?

[@AedelFlorida]

I will get to study in Oxford, one day 💖

[@MMmm-bg9li]

Aedel Florida good luck to you. I’m also hoping for the same thing

[@bongobongo492]

Is that James Nesbitt narrating ?

[@omarguidoum9716]

I will study at Oxford university

[@sidewwinder]

No one's perfect!

[@TarannumTasnuvaZ]

hope you get in!

[@matthiassarsch3013]

when you summarize the rankings like the Meta University Ranking does Cambridge comes out on top.

[@olivernewcombe2662]

Cambridge all the way! It is substantially more beautiful than Oxford. As well as having one of the most iconic Chapels and its Library has every educational book ever published.

[@amct1019]

+Oliver Newcombe Oxfords library is bigger, just saying

[@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190]

Absolute codswallop. Oxford is far more beautiful and interesting than that stuck up ghost town. L

[@IsnieB]

Im choosing between these two for my PhD.!

[@hermionemalfoy1417]

In wich plays Harry Potter ?i'll go there.i really love this libary and architekture😍

[@chronos7295]

there both very good but id go to cambridge as stephen hawking and sir isaac newton went there

[@chronos7295]

and then he saw oxford was crap and went to cambridge dumb ass

[@chronos7295]

guess what im already in cambridge university so shut up i bet u couldn't get into a primary school you idiot

[@AoSCow]

+tiger gaming LOL

[@boostedf-word9739]

+tiger gaming if you were than what's with the awful grammar of yours?

[@chronos7295]

I don't study grammar I study engineering and computer science

[@afgred4life]

114 random what year did you graduate from Oxford?

[@chinnappasattigeri5927]

Superb

[@iaeud5401]

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[@ruh3954]

ia eud 여기서 한국인을.. r u gonna apply to one of em?

[@supremeleaderjim10]

Is this a minecraft enchantment table?

[@kingrobertbaratheonofhouse6190]

O we got a cambridge student. Clue: he’s asian

[@lukegaywood6703]

Did anyone notice that cambridge won it without mentioning stephen hawking

[@SchoolAndUniversity]

it was a great video

[@user-sl6sf4fy1m]

جميله لو كانت مترجمه

[@mireillebessemans7939]

You forgetted to mention Laurel and Hardy,students in the movie 'A Chump at Oxford'

[@maryamjaved8108]

Which university syllabus good plz reply mean fast