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Open Days

Come and join us at our 2026 undergraduate Open Days on 1 and 2 July and 18 September, or plan your own visit at another time. 

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Three Open Day visitors and a student ambassador walking away from camera through a college garden.

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You don't need to register for our Open Days and most events are drop in but event timetables will provide details on any sessions which require advance booking. 

Couldn't make our July Open Days? Our final Open Day of 2026 will be held on 18 September. You are also very welcome to come and visit at another time.

To find out what to expect:

  1. Explore the July 2026 college and departmental timetables for an idea of what you can expect - our September timetables will be confirmed closer to the time
  2. Watch the video below to learn more about what you can see and do on an Open Day
  3. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest Open Day news.

This year the Open Day Information Centre is being hosted at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Oxford's new world-class centre for the Arts and Humanities.

You will find there's a lot going on and the city is bustling and busy so advance planning, including your journey, is key to making the most of your time. 

It can be expensive to get to Oxford, so some colleges are now offering to help with the cost of travel to attend Open Days. 

You are also very welcome to come and visit at another time although please note that subject departments are not open to visitors except during University-wide Open Days. College grounds are usually open to prospective applicants but you can also get in touch with the college linked to your region and let them know you are coming. You may also be able to attend an event listed in our outreach calendar while you're here. 

Please note that event locations may differ for this year's Open Days. Visitors should always check the timetables for latest information.

Read the Open Days video transcript.

Find your way around using the MyOxford app

Open Day visitors also have the opportunity to access the Open Day information shared online here via the University’s MyOxford app. Users will not need to log in to use the app in order to display the Open Day timetables and other online information but they will need an internet connection .

Download the app today via the App Store or Google Play and start planning your Open Day itinerary.

Start planning your Open Day visit

Prospective students walking past the Beecroft Building on an open day. Copyright © University of Oxford Images / John Cairns

Subject department timetables

Oxford students are not only members of a college, but also of a subject department. Depending on the course you choose, you would usually have your lectures and do any laboratory work in your department with students from other colleges.

Prospective student at an Oxford college on an open day

College timetables

Our colleges are at the heart of the Oxford student experience and visiting colleges is a great way to get an understanding of what sets Oxford apart from other universities. All our undergraduates are a member of a college. 

Student ambassadors on Open Day

Planning your visit

There’s a lot to see and do in Oxford on Open Days. Read our advice about how to make the most of your time on the day.

Hand pointing at a map of Oxford

Travel advice

Oxford is one of the world’s most beautiful and popular cities, and well worth visiting if you’re considering studying here. To make the most of your time, take a look at our travel advice in advance.

Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities viewed from outside the Blavatnik School of Government

Open Day Information Centre

Hosted at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, the Open Day Information Centre hosts a range of talks, including for parents and teachers, and information stalls staffed by our student service teams.  

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Museums, libraries and other venues

Oxford’s world-class museums house rare treasures from the natural world as well as amazing art and artefacts and our libraries are some of the best-resourced and most awe-inspiring places to study anywhere in the world. Don't miss the opportunity to visit when here for the Open Day. 

Visitors to an Oxford college on an open day

Open Day accommodation

Many colleges offer free or subsidised accommodation for visitors travelling to Oxford for our Open Days. 

Departmental Open Days

In addition to our University-wide Open Days, several academic departments run their own Open Days. Dates of confirmed 2026 Departmental Open Days can be found below:

DateDepartment
25 AprilMathematics
16 MayModern Languages
23 MayMathematics (online)
15 JuneGeography
7 JulyGraduate-entry Medicine (registrations closed)
8 SeptemberGraduate-entry Medicine (online)

Please be aware...

During your visit to Oxford, you may see organisations handing out leaflets in the street, claiming to offer advice about our application process. Please be warned that these businesses are not affiliated with the University of Oxford and they may charge for their services. We encourage you to take advantage of the many free opportunities the University is offering.

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