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.

Join us on 1 and 2 July and 18 September 2026 to find out more about studying at Oxford

Undergraduate Open Day dates for your diary

Join us on 1 and 2 July and 18 September 2026 to find out more about studying at Oxford

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Oxford Student Conference 2026

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

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Updated for 2027-entry
The Applying to Oxford and Courses sections of this website have now been updated for 2027-entry for prospective applicants and their supporters. Please note that other less time-sensitive content, including information on colleges will be updated to coincide with the launch of our new website expected at the end of March. In the meantime, we recommend you sign-up for our Choosing Oxford newsletter to receive step-by-step support with your application as well as all our latest news and some fun insights into student life here. You might also like to watch our Official Video Guides. Details of other opportunities for you to explore student life at Oxford can be found in Increasing Access and in our outreach calendar.

Changes to 2027-entry admissions tests
From 2026, Oxford will be using the admissions tests owned and managed by UAT-UK. A collaboration between Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge, UAT-UK's computer-based tests are used by a range of UK universities and delivered online by Pearson via their network of test centres. In 2026, the ESAT, TARA and TMUA tests will be taken by Oxford applicants where required for admission to their chosen course. Tests form one part of Oxford's admissions process and are used alongside a range of information to help assess the academic potential of applicants for some of our courses. Visit our admissions test webpage for further information.

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Admissions timeline

See an overview of the process and deadlines.

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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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Apply by 15 October

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

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Watch our Official Guide video: How to apply

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Watch our Official Guide video: Ways to prepare for studying at Oxford

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Courses

Everyone should love what they learn - explore our courses to find the one that’s right for you

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Colleges

Discover the colleges which make Oxford a special place to live and study.

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Is Oxford right for you?

Discover life as an Oxford student and make up your own mind

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Fees and funding

Make sure you know what your degree will cost and find out all about the generous financial help available from the University and our colleges.

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Step-by-step support

Make the most of our step-by-step support and ensure you are properly informed about applying to Oxford.

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Digital Resource Hub

To support your online learning, we have collected the best of our digital resources. These are both age and subject-specific and are available for students who are under 10 years old right up to those who are over 16 and about to apply to university.

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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?

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Advice for teachers

From start to finish: all the information you need to provide excellent support for your Oxford applicants.

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Are you in search of inspiration?

Discover Oxplore: the home of big questions