Undergraduate admissions and outreach

Do you love to question and have an appetite for knowledge? Do you consistently achieve top grades in your class? Are you looking for an exceptional education in an environment which values individuals for who they are? Oxford might be the place for you.

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Applications to begin studying here in 2023 are now closed

Good luck to all those who have applied!

Find all the resources and advice you need to prepare for an Oxford undergraduate admissions test.

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Oxford is what you make it!

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Oxford spends over £8.5 million a year supporting students

Did you know around 1 in 4 UK Oxford undergraduates currently receives a bursary?

If you are a current applicant and would like step-by-step support with each stage of our admissions process, we recommend that you sign-up now for our Choosing Oxford newsletter. Future editions will look at preparing for your Oxford admissions test on 2 November, submission of written work (if required) by 10 November and online interviews in December.

Details of opportunities for you to discover more about student life at Oxford can be found in Increasing Access and are listed in our outreach calendar. Our digital prospectus will provide you with a quick and digestible overview of core information while more detailed admissions guidance can be found in our Guide for applicants.

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Official Guide for applicants: undergraduate

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2023 entry admissions timeline

Don't miss those deadlines! Make sure you are clear on each step of our admissions process.

Advice for international students

Learn more about those aspects of student life at Oxford and our admissions process which are particularly relevant to you.

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How you make a competitive application, including registering and preparing for admissions tests.

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We have compiled the best of our digital resources to support learning and exploration.

Advice for families

When it comes to deciding what to do after school, everyone benefits from the support of family and friends, but what's the best way to help? Advice also available in Hindi, Urdu and Bengali.

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Advice for teachers

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Most Popular Questions

Where can I find the University's latest advice on COVID-19?

Up-to-date information on our response to COVID-19 is available on our website.

Can I visit Oxford University?

We run University-wide open days and many departments also run subject-specific open days. Other events are listed in our events calendar. If you cannot attend any of these events you may wish to make an independent visit.

When are Open Days taking place?

Our final 2022 Open Day took place on 16 September. Dates for our 2023 Open Days will be announced early next year.

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