Before you arrive
Moving to Oxford is an exciting new chapter. From finding a home and settling into the city to understanding visas, schools and everyday life, we can help you prepare for your move and feel at home from day one.
Starting a new role in Oxford is more than a move — it’s the beginning of life in one of the world’s most inspiring university cities, where historic surroundings, a vibrant international community and everyday opportunities for discovery help you feel at home from day one. Moving to a new place can feel a little daunting; there’s a lot to consider, from finding your way around to settling into your new role. But it’s also a brilliant opportunity: a fresh start, a chance to explore one of the world’s most beautiful and historic university cities as part of our brilliant and diverse academic and professional services community.
We want to help to make your first experiences of Oxford as smooth as possible by providing lots of resources to help you start to feel at home. If you’re planning your initial visit and stay, we've got lots of information on booking accommodation and navigating your way around the University and city. And when you’re ready to start putting down roots, we have everything you need to know about visas, voting and travelling with pets or vehicles, plus information on support for partners as it’s important your loved ones feel welcome too.
Once you start home-hunting, you can find more in-depth information on Oxfordshire’s property market on the housing and finance page. And whether you’re taking up a professional services or academic post, discover what day-to-day working life at Oxford is really like, along with practical guidance.
