What is it like?
Every student’s experience of Oxford is different. On the other pages of this section, you can find out more information about:
- life in the city of Oxford
- your options for accommodation
- the incredible variety of student groups and societies you can get involved with
- support for students with families
- the welfare services and resources we offer.
For more of what it’s like to be a graduate student at Oxford, find Graduate Study at Oxford (@oxfordgradstudy) on:
- YouTube: hear from our students in our My Oxford videos.
- Medium: tips and insights from Graduate Admissions and current and former grad students.
- Instagram: amazing photos of Oxford grad student life.
International students
Many of our graduate students are international, and have never lived and studied in the UK before. We know that Oxford might be a long way from home, but there’s plenty of support available to help you settle in, and lots of ways to meet other students and get involved in the life of the University. Visit our international applicants section to find out more about applying as an international student.
If you’re new to Oxford, you might come across some new terms—like ‘subfusc’, ‘vac’, and ‘DPhil’. The University’s glossary of Oxford terminology can help you to make sense of it.
For even more about all aspects of student life at Oxford, visit the Oxford Students website.