Oxbridge

Oxbridge is a word that is used to mean the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England. It used to mean a fictional mix of the two universities, but now refers to both in real life.  

The word 'Oxbridge' started because the two universities are very similar:
 They are the two oldest universities in England; both were started more than 800 years ago.
 They were the only universities in England until the 19th century.
 Between them they have produced a large number of Britain's most well known scientists, writers, and politicians,Famous alumni and students of Cambridge University as well as famous people in many other jobs.Carole Cadwalladr on the Oxbridge elite | higher news | EducationGuardian.co.uk
 Also, they both share a similar college system, as each university is made up of separate colleges.

The competition between Oxford and Cambridge also has a long history, dating back to the days when Cambridge was founded by unsatisfied scholars from Oxford.

References

Other websites
 University of Cambridge
 University of Oxford
 The Oxbridge boat race
 The Varsity Match 

Category:University of Cambridge
Category:University of Oxford