Oxford or Cambridge Computer Science

Could somebody please help me choose between the computer science courses at oxford and cambridge? There's not much in it! :smile:

Reply 1

laser

Oxford is a nicer city, apparently, but Cambridge is supposed to be a stronger science University.

Reply 2

Anatheme

Have a look at each uni website, read stuff on TSR and on Wikipedia, have a look at colleges, at the cities in general and obviously the course content at each uni. Make pro/cons lists about each uni and if possible go to their open day, you'll see which one you prefer. Good luck with your application !

Reply 3

vj69

been to both places, i liked oxford as a place much more... the unis are both in a league of their own! So really just pick the place u like better....

Reply 4

insainet

Cambridge is still the best, but I believe their requiments is a bit higher than Oxford

Reply 5

Mel16

The first year is fairly different, in that in Cambridge you have to spend a quarter of time doing something other than Comp Sci (or do half Comp Sci, half maths). Which may appeal to you if you like having more options, or not if you'd rather just do Comp Sci. Cambridge I think likes you to have physics if you're applying for Comp Sci, whereas Oxford isn't bothered. That's all the differences in the courses I can remember at the moment, although I'm sure you'll find more if you look at the websites for each uni. If you're really not bothered about which course, then choose the uni you like better. Oxford is a much bigger/busier place than Cambridge, Cambridge always seems to be less centralised in terms of admin etc. than Oxford to me, although that might just be my imagination. Go have a look around at open days and see what you think.