When it comes to prestigious universities, the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge (jointly referred to as Oxbridge) are high on student's lists. Both are among the oldest institutes in the English speaking world–founded approximately 800 years ago–and boast a unique teaching style and traditions. In terms of rankings, they both feature in the top 10 of any ranking list. This year, the University of Oxford was ranked the best by the Times Higher Educationand fifth in the QS World University Rankings, while the University of Cambridge was ranked sixth and seventh respectively. What's more, some renowned politicians, writers, industrialists and eminent personalities have called Oxbridge home including Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Vir Sanghvi, Arnab Goswami, Rajdeep Sardesai, Sir Dorabji Tata, Girish Karnad, Karan Thapar and Amartya Sen, to name a few. And when it comes to employment, being an Oxbridge graduate can open up doors in the job market, even giving you an edge when it comes to salaries. If you still aren't convinced, here are some more reasons why you should consider applying to Oxbridge:

1) Academics
When you study at Oxbridge, you have to select a major in advance and that is what you focus on during your time there. The philosophy at Oxbridge is to delve deep into aparticular subject and understand it fully. For instance, if you want to major in history, you will only study history during your three years at Oxbridge. You will not be exploring any subjects in the sciences or languages.