Oxford

University of Oxford and University of Cambridge are both a part of the top 5 universities in the world and students across the world desire to study here. In QS World University Rankings, Oxford Uni has secured the rank #3 in Best Global Universities. Whereas Cambridge Uni has been ranked #5 in the same category.Also, in both the rankings awarded by Times Higher Education (THE) and US News & World Report, Oxford University beats Cambridge University. Students can refer to the table below for Oxford University rankings and Cambridge University rankings as mentioned in the prominent bodies:Ranking Body, Category & YearUniversity of Oxford RankingsUniversity of Cambridge RankingsQS Rankings - Best Global Universities 2025#3#5THE - World University Rankings 2025#1#5US News & World Report - Best Global Universities 2024#4#5

The choice to study MS in Finance at LSE or MSc in Financial Economics at Oxford will eventually depend on students’ choice and preferences. When it comes to the study cost, both LSE and Oxford are quite expensive. MSc in Financial Economics cost around INR 58 lakh. Whereas, for LSE MSc in Finance, the tuition fees is £44,928 (Around INR 47 lakh). Also, note that this is just the tuition fee, the cost of living has to be kept in mind too while deciding the university.One key difference between both universities is their teaching styles. LSE is known for its research-oriented approach that focuses on analytical thinking and academic rigor. On the other hand, the University of Oxford has a more traditional, tutorial-based approach. This approach emphasizes close collaboration between faculty members and students and encourages critical thinking and debateAnother key difference between both the universities is their respective reputations in the Finance industry. Oxford University is known for its more academic and theoretical approach to Finance and Economics, and its graduates tend to pursue careers in research or academia. On the other hand, LSE is known for its strong connections to Finance industry and its focus on practical, real-world applications of financial theoryWhen it comes to salary packages and placement records, both Oxford and LSE have excellent track records. 93% Oxford MFE graduates of the class 2021-22 accepted job offers within 6 months. The mean salary was £63,251

The tuition fees for Oxford MFE course for the 2024-25 is £55,630 for international students. This roughly accounts to around INR 58 lakh. Apart from the tuition fees, students are required to pay the cost of living too. Given below is an estimate of the cost of living for the University of Oxford graduate students:ParticularsMonthly Expenses (Lower Range to Upper Range)Food£315 - £495Accommodation£745 – £925Personal items£190 - £320Social activities£40 - £95Study costs£35 - £85Other£20 - £35Also Read: Cost of Living for International Students in UK 

As per some experts, given below is the non-exhaustive list of the UK universities that are good besides Oxford and Cambridge. This list is based on international recognition, research excellence and employer reputation.Imperial CollegeLondon School of EconomicsUniversity College LondonKing’s College LondonThe University of EdinburghThe University of GlasgowDurham UniversityUniversity of NottinghamQueen’s University, BelfastAlso, note that the answer to this question will be very subjective as it is really competitive to get into the University of Oxford and Cambridge University. Another review on this has quoted that some of the other universities that are considered elite are UCL, King’s College London, Imperial, LSE, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, etc.