Is Oxford's reputation as good as Harvard? Do people get just as much impressed with Oxford?

Question

I am leaning towards Oxford on my M.S. degree. Does it have as good of a reputation as Harvard? In Europe? In the U.S.?

Thanks.

Edit: Just to clarify, I am not talking about the quality of education, but rather historical reputation, alumni network, etc.

Answer 1

I'd argue that Harvard actually has a better reputation for it's masters-level programs than Oxford does, both in N. America and in Europe. But the general reputation of the school as a whole doesn't necessarily matter at the graduate level - depending on the field, it usually has more to do with the reputation of the specific program itself, rather than the school. So, what do you plan to get your MS in?

Answer 2

I think that Oxford has a better reputation than Harvard, especially in the UK and Europe.

Answer 3

Oxford is an older school. It's the oldest in the U.K. Princeton is the best American school

Answer 4

when you get to that level of school, neither is really more impressive than the other. if you can get a degree from either, kudos to you.
pick whichever one has the better program for you.