Guidance for international students
Oxford is one of the most international universities in the world. Today, one third of its students, including 17% of undergraduates, are international citizens, and come from over 150 countries. Oxford welcomes applications from international students.
All applicants apply via UCAS by 15 October, and follow the same process as UK applicants. Whilst the application process itself is the same, we recognise that there are a number of additional elements international students will need to consider when applying to Oxford, including English language requirements and visa and immigration information. Interview arrangements and test arrangements can also be slightly different for international candidates.
You can find a useful list of Oxford terms in our Oxford Glossary.
The glossary below is for those more familiar with the US education system.
| UK/Oxford | USA |
| University | College or school |
| Course | Program |
| Tutor | Professor |
| Module or paper | Course or class |
| Qualifications | A student’s test scores |
Wall of Faces
Short videos of students talking about some aspect of their time at Oxford.
Oxford University has connections with virtually every country in the world. Find out more here.
How satisfied are our students?
Source: International Student Barometer, IGI Services Ltd (2017)