UChicago vs. Oxford - Which would you choose?

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>So that's the dilemma I encounter. I got UChicago(I'll study Economics) and Oxford (Economics & Management). I am an international student. I am looking forward to ibanking (or, something in the field of finance) as my career after graduate. They are both good schools. UChicago has a reputation on its economics department while Oxford has a world wide reputation. It is a hard decision to make for me.</p>

<p>For UChicago, I've heard people say that (1)it is too theoretical so not THAT highly valued by ibanks (2)2 years of common core kills people (3)It has more chance for the city of Chicago (which is not comparable to the NYC Wall St, or the city of London). (4)Too rigorous academics and competitions (5)not highly represented in Wall St (5)some of the course are not taught by professors.</p>

<p>For Oxford, I've heard people say that (1)Harder to get into Wall St than UChicago (is that true?) (2)Easy to get into London ibanks but HARD for foreigners (3)it is good that Oxford has no cores and only have economics-releated course for E&M students, and it is only 3 years, but is the economics there really as good as Uchicago? (4)it is good that Oxford has professors teaching and has professors tutor, but are the professors as good as Chicago's? (5)</p>

<p>I have no personal preference to either school, and no preference to NYC Wall St or London - I just want a good job that I get highly paid while I work super hard. For a better career, which school would you recommend?</p>

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<p>Choose the school that has a better reputation in your home country. You will encounter a visa problem when you graduate and there’s no guarantee that any bank would sponsor you to work either in Wall Street or in London. Many international students are forced to return to their home country because they couldn’t find sponsorship.</p>

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<p>What country are you from?</p>

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<p>I’m from China but I’m currently study in the States.</p>

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<p>I am so sad that people read but don’t reply…</p>

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<p>Oxford of course, no brainer. World class brand. And college is all about what you experience there, how it changes you and Oxford will do more in this regard. More international, too. Also, you may change your major etc in college and if so whatever you do oxford will be one of the best at it.</p>

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<p>Logically:</p>

<p>Oxford is probably recruited better in London than UChicago is on Wall Street.</p>

<p>If you go to China:</p>

<p>Oxford is known around the world while UChicago isn’t.</p>

<p>Thus, Oxford is a better choice (you get to save a year as well)</p>

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<p>You have no preference for either school. You have no preference for NYC or London. You want to work in iBanking, work and earn truckloads of money. I think both schools are equally likely to take you there. Good luck.</p>

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<p>It’s like flipping a coin.</p>

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<p>oxford for sure</p>