University of Oxford Reviews Summary

Academic Excellence

Pros:

• "Oxford University is the epitome of academic excellence and intellectual pursuit."
• "The university has produced a lot of bright and scholar students working around the world."
• "The diverse range of courses and world-class faculty provide students with exceptional learning opportunities."
• "Oxford University truly fosters intellectual growth and prepares students for success in their chosen fields."
• "The university's tutorial system is one of its distinctive features, providing students with personalized attention and close interaction with expert faculty members."
• "The University of Oxford is one of the leading universities in the world."
• "Renowned for its academic excellence, Oxford University consistently ranks among the top universities globally."

Cons:

• "An absolutely shocking university where cliques of lecturers and administrators reign supreme and bullying, harassment and mistreatment of students is pervasive."
• "The curriculum in the program was outdated and completely theoretical, and the study environment was full of harassment, cyberbullying and negative remarks."
• "This school is highly not recommended for studies, and their learning environment and culture are not welcoming and does not promote the academic performance and wellbeing of students."
• "When these harassment, bullying, and defamation acts are reported to the school, they do nothing to address these illegal and degrading issues that is detrimental to the student's academic performance, health and reputation."
• "No one can do their job correctly here. All departments are completely unaware of the others leading to all of the HR sections to screwing students information up which screws students over."
• "University of Oxford is shamefully institutionally racist, elitist (not in meritocratic terms), and class-oriented."
• "This unprofessional and unethical school is highly not recommended and poorly managed, and is not worth the investment and they do not respect their students nor provide them with a positive and supportive learning environment."

Campus and Architecture

Pros:

• "This place is absolutely amazing in every way from a stunning architecture to the immense feeling of knowledge and history."
• "The architecture is truly stunning and its no wonder it was used in some scenes in the filming of Harry Potter."
• "The architecture of these traditional buildings is absolutely amazing!"
• "Incredible beauty in Oxford - the university buildings are just one of a kind."
• "Stunning architecture and beautiful scenery of all the college's lots of tourists around like me taking photos and videos."
• "Building are with great architectural beauty with historic look."
• "The university campus is such a treat to the eyes."

Cons:

• "An absolutely negative force for the residents of the city. 100 year old businesses have been closed due to their immoral rent increases."
• "Seeing Oxford for the first time has made me appreciate the apparent beauty of real people again. In my opinion as I walked through the city centre the population of Oxford are by the majority very stuck up, rude and snobby."
• "Kind of stuffy Well hey what did I expect. It wasn't a Tedex visit or better still a human Library event which they so need to pump in diversity with a capital D."
• "Except the main Bodleian Library, other libraries are just a building but remember you can witness the history everywhere in the campus."
• "Awful place to drive, No parking, no pre warning that the emission zone differs of that from London and other cities, therefore I was stung by the council."
• "Be aware of the small boulders roadway. You can easily get sprang ankles without good sturdy shoes."
• "The toilets are dirty and filled with roaches."

Student Life and Experience

Pros:

• "It's a bliss to walk through all the campuses and see students talking about different topics."
• "College life is exciting and much of the social activity revolves around these communities."
• "You meet extraordinary people at every step, both students and tutors, who absolutely change your perspective."
• "The atmosphere is amazing, and not quite like any other university I've seen."
• "Beyond academics, Oxford boasts a vibrant cultural and social scene, with numerous student societies and clubs catering to diverse interests."
• "One of the most unique things about Oxford is its collegiate system, which means you live in smaller, tight-knit communities, but also have better access to academic and financial resources right where you live."
• "The small size of these colleges means it is easy to get involved in all sorts of societies, as well as drive change within these institutions."

Cons:

• "They said that they (people in that Uni) treated them terribly."
• "I enrolled in the GetSmarter Oxford University's sustainability course with high expectations, hoping for cutting-edge knowledge from a reputed institution. Sadly, outdated and occasionally incorrect content in the course content led to my decision to cancel."
• "It still took me a while to adjust to doing all my work myself and then attending weekly tutorials in order to discuss completed work."
• "Some colleges have poor kitchen facilities, which forces you to buy meals in the hall, which, despite being subsidised, can be expensive."
• "As a history student, I do not receive a lot of contact hours."
• "Some colleges also have less accommodation, meaning that they may not be able to provide a room for you for the duration of your degree."
• "I was mortified by the WiFi connection, couldn’t even play Fifa properly and don’t even get me started on fortnite."