Is Oxford worth it?

Out of curiosity, from whom did you hear about it? not that I deny ur statement there, I’ve been hearing a lot of good things ‘bout Imperial and it seems like its reputation for STEM is growing crazily.

You were misinformed unfortunately! Oxford’s prices are no different to any other university here in England.

As I said, the cost of accommodation varies - But not by much. Also, oxford likely has a wider range of bursaries and financial help because they’ve got more money than most - Im not sure how this differs from international students, but it’s definitely worth you looking into!

It's not true for international students.

For undergraduate studies, Oxford is priced at £16230-£23885 plus £7570 college fee.

At London Met, an accounting degree is at £11800pa.

One of my best mates (first mate basis) said that’s a fact and a widely accepted idea in the UK. Every other person I know from there has told me the same in the past year since I’ve been discussing moving to England for school.

Thinking of applying but if I was lucky enough to gain admittance, I have heard it is too tedious of work compared to work at other unis. Apply and accept the unnecessary work load? Your thoughts?

Do it. Its not just about the course. You can study maths anywhere, but often in life its who you know not what you know. If you go to a posh uni like that, join as many activities as you can. You will make friends and valuable contacts which will be very helpful in the future.

Ok thank you!! I was about to say. Yes, my academic affairs office had numbers and paperwork to back-up what they were saying. They said I was the only student who they would assist in international studies and told me to go try for Oxford. They said it is the best school your entire area has to offer. Is this true in the UK? Is it regarded as the “best” there is?

The current prime minsters of the UK (and the one before her), Australia (and the two before him), Hungary; kings of Norway, Bhutan, Jordan, Malaysia (and the one before the current one); State Councillor of Myanmar; and the Crown Prince of Japan will probably say yes. Also, the last president of Perú, one of the former US presidents, the last governor of Hong Kong etc will probably agree.

I'd imagine Prof Richard Dawkins, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, Sir John Eccles, Lord Florey, Sir John Gurdon, Sir Cyril Hinshelwood, Sir Peter Medawar, Sir Martin Ryle, Prof Oliver Smithies etc would likely concur. I believe the Oxford-educated Professor Hawking wouldn't though.

But none of them was a mathematician.

Thinking of applying but if I was lucky enough to gain admittance, I have heard it is too tedious of work compared to work at other unis. Apply and accept the unnecessary work load? Your thoughts?

Oh bull! I hope you are exaggerating or being facetious. Nothing to poke fun at.. Oxford is the top for expenses. Am I right?? Anything else is cheaper!

Oxford is actually cheaper living costs than other unis.

My thoughts are you are possibly thinking of University of Oxford, so I've moved your thread here instead of Oxford Brookes where you created it.

If my thoughts are wrong I'd be pleased to move it back

Cheaper? Doubtful. Who or where tf did you get that from?? It’s most definitely not cheaper, you nit!

Thank you and no, you’re absolutely right. Is Oxford Brookes even associated with the other Oxford or no??

Cheaper? Doubtful. Who or where tf did you get that from?? It’s most definitely not cheaper, you nit!

Things like this make me soo angry. My parents don't even have gcses, and guess what, I have an offer for Oxford next year. Oxford means a hell of a lot to me! It might not you, but it does to me.

Just a quick addition, I applied and didn't get in to Oxford but was able to get onto one of their summer schools (history of art so quite different to maths). If it's money you're worried about, there is a lot of help you can get, from your course and college. It's all about working out which college has the right rooms and help (course and life wise) rather than the right reputation. Best of luck!