New to the University

Before you start

Moving to Oxford

The University has a relocation scheme, which may be available to new staff. To qualify, you must live outside a 25-mile radius of Oxford or one-hour travelling time from Oxford.

The University's Occupational Health Service provides health information for overseas visitors to the UK, including advice about NHS services and registering with a doctor. 

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Visas and permits

If you are a foreign national moving to Oxford from overseas, you may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the University. This provides an authorisation number for you to obtain a visa or the right to remain in the UK. Guidance about this can be obtained from the administrator in your new department or from the University's Work Permits Desk.

Guidance on eligibility for academic visitors' visas is available on the Work Permits Desk website. Visas must be obtained from your nearest British visa post.

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Finding accommodation

Balliol accommodation

The University's Accommodation Office holds a large database of privately owned accommodation in Oxford, including short-term and long-term lets, as well as bed and breakfast accommodation. The database can be made available to current and future University staff upon registration.

You may also wish to consult the Living Out Guide, produced by the Oxford University Student Union. Although written for students, it contains useful information about where to find accommodation and advice when renting.

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