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International Applicants

I've lived in a number of countries throughout my life and was pleased to come into contact with individuals with such a huge range of cultures, beliefs and experiences.

Femi, Materials Science, 3rd year

Oxford is one of the most international universities in the world. Today, one third of its students, including 14% of undergraduates, are international citizens, and come from 130 countries. Studying at Oxford is a terrific opportunity to meet other people from around the world.

How to apply

For information on how to apply, please see How to apply

A good place to be

International 1The University has a long experience of helping international students settle in. Centuries before most of today’s leading universities existed, we welcomed our first international student, Emo of Friesland, in 1190.

In a survey of international students at 59 UK universities, Oxford ranked highest for the expertise of its lecturers, its online library and for its social activities.

 Satisfaction ratings of international students at Oxford %Oxfords rank relative to 58 other universities in the survey.
Expert lecturers
95.61
Online library
93.1
1
Research91.3
2
Good place to be in
96.4
1
Social activities
86.7
1

Source: International Student Barometer, IGI Services Ltd (2010)