Is Cambridge better than Stanford?
Cambridge is better at tradition and cost but that is it. Globally, Cambridge has more prestige. Stanford has been very successful but it has only started getting into the esteemed circles in the last 20 or so years. It is just starting to overtake Yale and Princeton as the main competitor to Harvard in the US.
Is Cambridge better than MIT?
MIT is probably better overall in STEM subjects, as well as third year undergraduate lectures (since every senior academic staff has to lecture something at Cambridge), but even so there will be plenty of areas where Cambridge would be the better choice for a given individual, both at undergraduate and postgraduate …
How prestigious is Cambridge?
Cambridge has been ranked the fifth most prestigious university in the world according to the Times Higher Education Reputation Ranking 2021.
Which school is better MIT or Stanford?
US News and Niche have MIT ranked above Stanford, while Forbes and Times Higher Education ranked Stanford higher than MIT. Because rankings are an imperfect science, when the rankings are so close, as they are for MIT vs Stanford, you can’t really determine which school is “better” based on the rankings.
How do I apply to Cambridge for Natural Sciences?
When applying to Cambridge for Natural Sciences, applicants are split into the two camps; the Bio-NatScis and the Phys-NatScis (chemistry-focused students can fall into either camp).
Why choose to study biology at Cambridge?
Of course, if you only want to study Biology, then this course design may seem unappealing to you, but it is Cambridge’s belief (of which I am firm supporter!) that the best scientists have a robust baseline knowledge across all the sciences.
What is Stanford University known for?
Stanford University is one of the most prestigious and competitive universities in the country. It’s renowned for both teaching and research programs, particularly those in engineering, economics, and the sciences. Stanford is located in the Bay Area of California, in the area known as Silicon Valley.