The most famous

universities in Great Britain

 Oxford University
The University of Oxford is the oldest English-language university in the world and
the first university in Great Britain. Founded in 1096, located in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
The university consists of faculties and 39 colleges, as well as 5 so-called dormitories -
closed educational institutions that do not have the status of a college and belong, as a
rule, to religious orders. All exams, as well as most lectures and laboratory classes, are
organized centrally, while colleges conduct individual classes with students and
seminars.
 History
From the X century there were universities in Salerno, Pavia,
Bologna, and Paris. Astronomy, law, Latin, philosophy, medicine,
and mathematics were studied there. In England, things were
somewhat worse: even among the clergy there were many
illiterates. In 1096, a university was established with the aim of
providing priests with a more complete education. The choice fell
on Oxford, one of the largest cities in the kingdom. But only during
the reign of Henry II, Oxford became a real university city. If, over
time, members of the upper world passed through Oxford almost
without fail, then in the Middle Ages this was still a long way off.
Only priests studied there, they rented rooms from local residents
and were often poor.
In 1209, a group of students and professors fled from Oxford due
to a clash between students and townspeople, who soon founded
the University of Cambridge.
Prerequisites for admission to Oxford
In order to enter Oxford is the best graduate from an English
school: public or private. The second option is to use one of the
international ones student programs, the participants of which can
receive master's degree at any university Great Britain In October-
November before the start of studies, applicants apply college
applications, who conduct interviews after reviewing grades and
letters of recommendation — and, in some cases, written tests.
Up to 85% of applicants are admitted to the interview: they all
have excellent ratings, and it is impossible to predict who will
receive an offer. Finally, if you do pass the entrance exams, you will
have to prove yourself your financial capacity by depositing the
amount you will live on in an English bank. This is, as a rule, at
least 15-18 thousand pounds. Because places in the university are
offered before most applicants finish their school exams, students,
as a rule, are accepted under the condition that their grades
before the beginning of the academic year will not be less than
the agreed point. It is not allowed to submit applications in the
same year, at the same time to Oxford and Cambridge universities
 Oxford faculties:
• physical and mathematical;
• medical;
• humanities;
• sociological sciences;
• anthropological;
• geographical;
• biological;
• legal;
• mechanical and technical;
• philosophy;
• linguistic;
• art;
• historical;
• theologica.
 Cambridge University
The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest and most famous universities in the
world. The University of Cambridge is an independent self-governing corporation consisting
of a number of institutions (colleges and universities in the strict sense), receiving no
government aid and no oversight; it sends two deputies to the parliament.
Together with Oxford University, it is the most prestigious university in Great Britain. The
University of Cambridge is one of the five most prestigious educational institutions in the
world. As of 2009, Cambridge has produced 83 Nobel laureates, the most among
universities in the world.
The Chancellor of Cambridge is Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Vice-Chancellor is
Professor Alison Richard.
 History
The university was founded in 1209 in the city of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire by students and teachers of the University of Oxford, who
were forced to leave Oxford due to armed conflicts with the local population.
The University of Cambridge was modeled after the University of Paris and, apparently, developed from the teaching system that
already in the XII century. introduced here by the clergy of the diocese of Ely . The first college in Cambridge opened in 1284.
The most famous building in Cambridge is King's College Cathedral. It was built for almost a hundred years: from 1446 - and became
the largest architectural structure. A performance by the King's College Cathedral Boys Choir is traditionally televised every year at
Christmas.
Pope John XXII officially recognized the University in 1318, but by then it was already a well-established educational institution.
Education in Cambridge lasted for many years, and after graduating from the educational institution, you still need to spend at least two
years there as a teacher.
Until the middle of the 19th century, a lot of attention was paid to mathematics at the University of Cambridge: the final exam in this
discipline was mandatory for all students. However, the university also gave the world famous humanitarians and representatives of
creative professions. Among the most famous students of Cambridge University are Oliver Cromwell, Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton.
Victorian reforms led to the opening of Girton, the first women's college, in 1869. The University of Cambridge was governed by the
Universities of Oxford and Cambridge Act (1877), approved by the Queen in 1882. The essence of the reform consisted in the
destruction of the exclusive right of members of the Church of England to receive positions, scholarships, etc. in the university and
colleges, in the abolition of restrictions on persons of different nationalities and states, in the involvement of colleges in participating in
the costs of the university, in the transformation of the former and the introduction of new branches of teaching, in the admission of
women to higher education. The legislative body of the University of Cambridge became the senate, which includes the chancellor, vice-
chancellor, all doctors, as well as masters, who continued to be members of the university, that is, to pay an annual fee.
 Structure
The university consists of a central administration and 31 colleges. Among them, three accept only
women (New Hall, Newnam, Lucy Cavendish). In addition, six colleges (Clare Hall, Darwin, Hughes
Hall, Lucy Cavendish, St. Edmund's, Wolfson) only admit students who, although taking their first
degree (Bachelor), are over 21, or those who obtain a second degree (master's degree) or conduct
research.
Cambridge has several theological colleges, such as Westminster College and Ridley Hall, linked to
the university through the Cambridge Theological Federation.
The university has its own constitution and is a self-governing entity with its own legislative body
(Regent House), which includes 3,000 teachers and administrative staff. The administrative body of
Cambridge is the Council, and the General Board of Faculties coordinates the educational policy of
the university, which includes more than 100 departments, faculties and schools. As of 2008,
Cambridge has over 18,000 students, about 17% of whom are international. Most students prefer
humanities.
Academic directions:
• Scientific: chemical engineering; computer science; engineering; industrial engineering;
mathematicians; medicine; natural sciences; of veterinary medicine.
• Humanitarian: Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian and Celtic culture; archeology and anthropology;
architecture; ancient classics; economics; education; English language; geography; stories; art
history; land management; rights; linguistics; management; modern and medieval languages;
music; Eastern culture; philosophy; social and political sciences; religion and theology.
Since 2006, Cambridge has been making changes to its Slavic language course. Previously, only
Russian and Polish languages and literature were taught at the department, but now the Ukrainian
language is also included in this list.
 Ukrainian scholarship program
In 2010, the FIRTASH Foundation launched a charitable program that provides an opportunity to obtain a
master's degree at the University of Cambridge for free to Ukrainian students. Depending on the financial
needs of the student, the scholarship program covers tuition fees (University Composition Fee + College Fee)
and the scholarship that the student receives on hand (Maintenance). In addition, financial assistance may
include the payment of a British visa, air travel and insurance policy for the period of study.
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