Oxford & Cambridge
The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are two of the most prestigious universities in the world. Both Oxford and Cambridge are a federation of individual colleges, each with its own faculty, administrators, grounds, residence halls and traditions. Students apply directly to a college, rather than to the universities. The hallmark of Oxbridge academics is the tutorial (Oxford) / supervision (Cambridge) system. The tutorial/supervision is typically a one-hour meeting between one or two students and the tutor/supervisor. Typically tutorials/supervisions meet once a week or every other week, and center on an essay on a topic previously assigned. The tutor/supervisor will lead a discussion about the essay topic in an effort to provide new insights. At the end of the session, you will be assigned a new topic and may be offered recommended reading. Tutorials/Supervisions are individually arranged, taking into account the subject to be studied and the tutor's area of expertise. This system is ideal for hard-working, independent students who are passionate about academics. Each university also organizes weekly lectures on various academic subjects, and all students at the University, are welcome to attend and they are often recommended by Tutors as good supplements to tutorials/supervisions and research. At Oxbridge you'll be expected to do much more work on your own and think more independently than at Wellesley. These universities are about depth and should not be used as a way of fulfilling general requirements, therefore students are expected to take courses in the subject area of their major.
At a Glance
Location: Oxford or Cambridge, England
Program Type: Direct Enroll
Terms: Full year and/or Spring semester, depending on college
Language of Instruction: English
Pre-Requisites: Minimum 3.5 GPA
Full Load: Cambridge - 4 papers, 2 each term
Housing Options: University accomodations
Application Process: All Oxbridge applications are submitted directly to the Office of International Study, the deadline for the 2012-13 academic year is Friday, December 7. Download the application here.
Recent Alumae: click here...
Oxbridge Info Session: October 3rd, 1-2, PNE 239
Information on the approved colleges at the University of Oxford and Cambridge is available on our England program page here.
