Is going to Oxbridge worth the money?

I am currently in Year 11 and I live in Greece. I am leaning heavily towards studying in the UK. There is a great chance that I will meet the grades required for applying to Oxbridge. My parents say that if I get accepted to any of the two, they will have this money to afford it, but I don't wanna spend this money for something that is not worth the price. What are your opinions?

I am currently in Year 11 and I live in Greece. I am leaning heavily towards studying in the UK. There is a great chance that I will meet the grades required for applying to Oxbridge. My parents say that if I get accepted to any of the two, they will have this money to afford it, but I don't wanna spend this money for something that is not worth the price. What are your opinions?

I am currently in Year 11 and I live in Greece. I am leaning heavily towards studying in the UK. There is a great chance that I will meet the grades required for applying to Oxbridge. My parents say that if I get accepted to any of the two, they will have this money to afford it, but I don't wanna spend this money for something that is not worth the price. What are your opinions?

I am currently in Year 11 and I live in Greece. I am leaning heavily towards studying in the UK. There is a great chance that I will meet the grades required for applying to Oxbridge. My parents say that if I get accepted to any of the two, they will have this money to afford it, but I don't wanna spend this money for something that is not worth the price. What are your opinions?

I am currently in Year 11 and I live in Greece. I am leaning heavily towards studying in the UK. There is a great chance that I will meet the grades required for applying to Oxbridge. My parents say that if I get accepted to any of the two, they will have this money to afford it, but I don't wanna spend this money for something that is not worth the price. What are your opinions?

NOT medicine. My grades are quite balanced which is partially the reason why I did not say my future course (because I do not know what I am doing in the future XD). I am leaving out anything psychology, geography or engineering, or medicine ( biochem is ok, but I do not want to become a doctor)

I am currently in Year 11 and I live in Greece. I am leaning heavily towards studying in the UK. There is a great chance that I will meet the grades required for applying to Oxbridge. My parents say that if I get accepted to any of the two, they will have this money to afford it, but I don't wanna spend this money for something that is not worth the price. What are your opinions?

The Oxbridge name is worn out now. Most employers in the UK prefer graduates from other universities because they know those students have had a more rounded education with real world skills. Oxbridge is known now for student burn out, student mental health issues, no real world skills because it is really just study focused 24/7, and its name. Thats it.
I attended a geography masterclass at Cambridge which was not advertised accurately because the 2 hours was focused only on human geography and no physical - so it put me off. The second lecturer had a strong accent ( i think german - can't remember) so I couldnt understand her properly and I lost engagement in that last hour. I decided not to apply there in the end and I wouldnt apply there just for the name which is what most other students do or at least their parents want.

That might be true for the UK, but not for jobs elsewhere. Having Oxbridge on your CV is still regarded as hella impressive, especially if it's an undergrad (MPhil is more common for internationals).
I also don't agree with the "no real world skills" thing. Cambridge will provide you with an education, but the rest of it is up to you. If you don't make an effort to get summer internships, join society committees, do extracurriculars etc, that's totally your own fault. University isn't meant to teach you anything other than your course, you'll need to seek out those opportunities yourself. If you have a balanced CV with lots of experience, nobody will reject you simply because it says you went to Cambridge...

I'm sorry, I disagree with you. International companies also look for graduates with real world skills, not just the Oxbridge name. Universities such as Bristol, Southampton and Edinburgh are becoming more well known now.
Most other degree courses besides Oxbridge offer intergrated work placements in the second year, they have direct industry links i.e Southampton University which connects students to future employers. Most of the degree at Oxbridge is BA and some employers (depending which sector you go for) lean towards Bsci. Oxbridge graduates have to rely on alumni connections to find jobs.
Are you a Oxbridge graduate?
I've seen many people in very good roles who are graduates of other universities, and those from Oxbridge - not in the best roles. Thats just my observation and I go by what I see in the real world and not someones view of the Oxbridge name. Employers chose carefully and real world skills is what they look for now.

"Most of the degree at Oxbridge is BA and some employers (depending which sector you go for) lean towards Bsci": This was the moment where I realised you haven't a clue what you are talking about.

Mocking my phrasing doesn’t change the facts. Oxbridge graduates often rely on alumni networks, while other universities provide direct industry links and placements. Employers increasingly value those real‑world skills. Your not mature enough to engage in a discussion with. I'll leave it there.

It is clear that it is not just your phrasing, you just don't know what you're talking about. Where are you getting this information from?

Its clear you're too uneducted to look into research out there. Before you get into you're poor defensive "I can't provide facts" mode - that you open your mind and see people like us look at all perspectives. We are not one-sided we look at all sides. Thanks!

https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2024/08/14/what-you-study-is-more-important-than-where-you-study-according-to-new-survey-of-graduate-employers/


https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1874013/employers-prioritising-skills-based-hiring-education-research-finds


https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/employers-value-work-habits-over-education/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20recent%20survey,the%20company%20and%20the%20role.%E2%80%9D

Your original argument was that "Oxbridge graduates often rely on alumni networks, while other universities provide direct industry links and placements." ; none of the links you've provided back up your claims. If anything, they argue more against university education in general and more towards apprenticeship-style higher education, which I don't necessarily disagree with, but isn't the point you were arguing.

Your original argument was that "Oxbridge graduates often rely on alumni networks, while other universities provide direct industry links and placements." ; none of the links you've provided back up your claims. If anything, they argue more against university education in general and more towards apprenticeship-style higher education, which I don't necessarily disagree with, but isn't the point you were arguing.