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University of Oxford
University of Oxford, Wellington Square, OX1 2JD OXFORD, United Kingdom
4.10 / 5 based on 144 reviews.
Description:
Oxford is a unique and historic institution. As the oldest English-speaking university in the world, it lays claim to eight centuries of continuous existence. Since WWII, Oxford has added to its humanistic core a major new research capacity in the natural and applied sciences, including medicine. In so doing, it has enhanced and strengthened its traditional role as a focus for learning and a forum for intellectual debate.
90% of students recommend
144 reviews
144 Expenses reviews of University of Oxford
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by amandadenny, San Jose State University, San Jose, United States
Literature, Independent
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Well, it's hard not to want to experience nearly everything when you're outside of your home country, so as a result, travel costs tripled! Try to watch eating out every day; it really adds up! Going to the grocery store/covered market and picking up breads and cheeses for the week saved a lot of money. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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It's also easy to be free with the plastic, so I'd recommend withdrawing a fixed amount of cash each week from a cash dispenser and trying to only spend that much (so very hard to do, but possible). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by tabitha, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Religion/Theology, Independent
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the pound was very strong compared to the swiss franc. oxford is a very expensive city as such. but drinks and entrys to bars etc. are student friendly. i had no telephone access at my corridor so had to get my own mobile. basic but good food (except meat) is more expensive that expected. public transport is rather poor in britain and not nationaly handled. therefore it is hard to get reduced prices (as long as you don't plan far ahead). Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
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not really, just make sure you know that oxford is one of the most expensive places in england. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Diane, Buffalo State College, Buffalo, United States
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, University Agreement
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I spent more, but we squeezed in quite a bit of organizaed travel-- saw most of the highlights between Oxford, London,Bath, Windsor, Canterbury, and on to Paris. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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One of the undergrads wasn't prepared for the higher costs, and ran out of money halfway through the trip. Also, we were responsible for all meals on weekends. (Pizza Hut was the only place open late...). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sara, University of Georgia, Athens, United States
Journalism, University Agreement
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I spent less on the telephone bill simply because my cell phone doesn't work overseas. I spent more overall than I do at home because of the exchange rate. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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Save up money for travel before you go abroad. I never expected traveling from Oxford to other places in the UK, like Edinburgh and Dublin, to be so easy. I wanted to travel and having the money to do so helps. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by aimee929, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Literature, University Agreement
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Inevitably, things are more expensive in England. Also, there were often times when we tired of the St. Anne's College dining hall, and wished to stretch our wings. Typically, going out is not cheap; but in such an active environment, it's unavoidable. We all just accepted having to spend more money, for the most part, and it became a non-issue after we had been in residence a few weeks. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
There are often opportunities to take long weekends to travel outside of England. If you wish to do this, plan ahead so that you can budget accordingly. Do not always try to translate pounds into dollars in order to get a deal-- you must accept the fact that you will pay more in pounds. If you wish to buy day-to-day items and books, do so in Oxford and not in London, where things are more expensive. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Lucariello, Universita per Stranieri di Siena, Siena, Italy
Law, European Community/EU, LLM - Magister Juris
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England is far more expensive than Italy...It will cost a lot, but it's worth doing because a degree in Ox4d has actually helped me getting a good - well paid - job. Take it as an investment, but try to get a grant. Plan an overall expense of ab. 18-19K Euro. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Buy a bycicle to shop to supermarkets...look for cheap phonecards... This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sarah, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
History, Independent
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The US dollar is extremely weak in comparison with the British pound, so everything in the UK costs about double what it would in the USA. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If you're going to travel in the UK and will be here for more than 6 months, buy a Young Persons Railcard. It costs £20 for the year and gets you a third off of any ticket. Also, buses are a bit slower, but considerably cheaper. Don't shop for all of your groceries at a Sainsbury Local or Express or at Marks and Spencer. Try to find a Co-op or Tesco. For toiletry and household items try Superdrug before Boots. Always ask if a store gives a student discount (clothing stores, restaurants, and hair salons included). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by necan, Stanford University, Stanford, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
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The conversion rates are terrible, and the prices don't seem (to me, anyway) to reflect that conversion! The Euro works better with the dollar. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Just keep how much you are really spending in mind. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by alloxford, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Physics, Independent
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Britain is generally overpriced; as a general rule living expenses are 20 % above Eurozone equivalent; accommodation in Oxford is about 50% above Berlin standards (my hometown). Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by adrian5000, university of lagos, lagos, Nigeria
Computer Science/IT, diploma student
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some things are just more different down here,so u have to live with it Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
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yeah dont buy much stuff just keep saving trust me it will come in handy This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alison, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, United States
Economics, Independent
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Because the exchange rate is severely restricting on the American Dollar. Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Alexandra, University of Georgia, Athens, United States
Religion/Theology, University Agreement
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The exchange rate wasn't good for the dollar while I was in England. Along with this I just splurged in general knowing what a great experience it was and that I needed to take advantage of it. Food, Housing: was the same price as at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by jeremie, Ecole Centrale Paris, Paris, France
Mathematics, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
because life in England is more expensive. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Veronica, Harvard University, Cambridge, United States
Anthropology, masters
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I wanted to see everything! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Amanda, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Literature, University Agreement
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I wanted to take advantage of all opportunities. Also I am a picky eater. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by amassana, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Philosophy, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Everything is more expensive Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by josiewelty, Brandeis University, Waltham, United States
Law, International, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Charlotte, HEC Paris, Paris, France
Language, Independent
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Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Natalie, Cornell University, Ithaca, United States
Literature, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Davide, Universita degli Studi di Trieste, Trieste, Italy
Materials Science, Independent
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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