Mike Nicholson, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, talks about applying to Oxford »
How to apply
Please watch our video for information on how to apply, and see the details below for entry in 2013, or deferred entry in 2014Please note that it is now too late to apply for entry in 2012,as the deadline for applications was 15 October 2011. |
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Choose your course › See course pages › See open days › Other ways to find out more |
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Check the entrance requirements There may be specific subject requirements for your course, so do check the entrance requirements tab on your course page. International students may like to refer to our information on international qualifications. |
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Check the application process Check the application process: you may need to register to take a test, or send in written work  |
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Choose a college, or decide to
make an open application › See college pages › See open days |
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Complete a UCAS application › See UCAS website Applications must be complete, including the reference. Transcripts are not required, except for second undergraduate degrees. |
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If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to interview › Read more about interviews › Interview arrangements for international students |
in DEC 2012 |
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You will be told whether or not you have an offer of a place | mid JAN 2013 |
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Complete your qualifications and get your results |
by AUG 2013 |
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Receive a final decision about your place | in AUG 2013 |
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Start your course! › Information for new students |
OCT 2013 |
Information for:
› Disabled students
› Mature students
› Graduate applicants
› International students
Application calendar
Candidates must check to see if there is a written test for their subject, and ensure that they have registered, where required (for details see course pages)
1 September 2012
First day for submitting UCAS applications
1 October 2012
Standard deadline for registering for the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
15 October 2012
Final deadline for registering for any of the Admissions Tests administered by Cambridge Assessment:
BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT)
English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT)
History
Aptitude Test (HAT)
Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)
Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
15 October 2012
Closing date for all UCAS applications
Closing date for receipt of application forms for the accelerated medical course
1 September–20 October 2012
Law National Admissions Test (LNAT)
7 November 2012
All pre-interview tests take place (except the LNAT, as above)
10 November 2012
Closing date for submissions of portfolios for Fine Art, and for written work, if required by your subject.
December 2012
Interviews take place in Oxford (see interview timetable)
Written tests, for those subjects which require them during the Oxford interview period in December (for details see course pages).
Mid January 2013
You will be notified of the outcome of your application
August 2013
If you have been made a conditional offer and you meet the conditions of the offer, your college will confirm your place after the publication of examination results