Oxbridge rivalry


 
 

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, collectively known as Oxbridge, are the two oldest and most famous universities in England. Both were founded more than 750 years ago, and between them have produced a large number of Britain's most prominent scientists and politicians, as well as noted figures in many other fields. The competition between Oxford and Cambridge also has a long history, dating back to the days when Cambridge was founded by dissident scholars from Oxford.

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University of Oxford: The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world....

University of Cambridge: The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom....

Oxbridge: Oxbridge is a portmanteau name for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, the two oldest in the United Kingdom and the English-speaking universe. Due to their similarities in terms of culture, prestige and history, there was a natural need to refer to both institutions with a single term. Althoug...


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Introduction
Oxbridge image and stereotypes
Similarities between Oxford and Cambridge
Differences between Oxford and Cambridge
Indirect competition between the two universities
Direct competition between the two universities
League tables
Inter-university insults
Oxbridge cooperation
See also
External links
 


 

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