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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.


Programmes
Accreditations
90% of students recommend
144 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
All experiences (144)
Student life
4.4/5
5 stars (54)
Academic
4.4/5
4 stars (54)
Languages
4.5/5
3 stars (36)
Expenses
3.2/5
2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
1 star (0)
if u have what it takes fine? but if u r looking for a more lively fun enviroment like u see in movies forget it Read Review
adrian5000, Nigeria

University of Oxford review by adrian5000

Review by adrian5000, university of lagos, lagos, Nigeria
Computer Science/IT, diploma student
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: i was a distance learner
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? i'm a bit reserved so i'd like to be alone most times.
Personal comments:
okay i guess,i dont complain much about things
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
i dont go out.
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ACADEMIC       3.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
cool if u r up for learning just come over



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
nope.oxford is a tough academic enviroment as it is, so if u think u can handle it come on over,but if u want a party university? dont bother.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
cool like that, i cant complain
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
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.
Personal comments:
yeah dont buy much stuff just keep saving trust me it will come in handy
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
yes,u would miss your old friends,as this place tends to be boring at times
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
for academic reasons it's the best ,social? hell no



FINAL COMMENTS

if u have what it takes fine? but if u r looking for a more lively fun enviroment like u see in movies forget it
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