Open Day Information Centre
Colleges and departments are the best places to meet tutors, speak to students and find out all you need to know about the course you are interested in and about studying at Oxford. However, if you’ve still got any questions, or if the event you planned to attend is full, then please come to the Open Day Information Centre at the Examination Schools on the High Street.
The Open Day Information Centre is hosted by Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, where there are talks, including for parents and teachers, and staff from student services available to speak to.
The sample programme from the September 2023 Open Days is on this page. View the 2023 Open Day map.
Open 09:00–17:00, Examination Schools, 75–81 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG
Understanding Oxford: talks for all
Supporting the transition to university
When: 11:00–11:30
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
How can you help your child successfully make the transition from school to university? Our support and welfare team will advise on supporting students during this challenging time as well as explaining the wide range of welfare services offered by the University to all its students. Questions will be welcome.
Oxford applications: key information for families and supporters
When: 12:00–12:30
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
As well as answering your questions, we will explain our application timeline, highlighting deadlines and focusing on how you may support your child at each stage.
Teachers’ Forum
When: 13:30–14:15
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
A chance for teachers to meet with admissions staff, receive an update on recent changes to the Oxford admissions process and ask questions about how to support students who are considering Oxford. This session will also give advice on how to access Oxford’s many outreach resources.
Sport at Oxford
When: 14:30-15:00
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
Do you want to continue your sport at Oxford and find out about our programme for your sport? Are you interested in trying a new physical activity and want to know if there are opportunities for students at Oxford? Come along to our talk on all things sport at Oxford to find out more and ask us any questions you have about specific activities.
Student Finance and Careers
When: 14:30–15:10
Where: South School, First Floor, Examination Schools
Hear all the latest information about course fees and living costs at Oxford. We will talk you through the funding currently available to UK students to cover these costs, including government funding. You will also hear more about Oxford’s financial support for UK students starting in 2024, including generous, non-repayable bursaries of up to £5,920 for students from lower-income households and targeted funding for care leavers and estranged undergraduates without family support. A current student will be on hand to answer any questions about financing your studies. We will complete the picture by updating you on career prospects for Oxford graduates as well as presenting the comprehensive career support and development opportunities available to Oxford students during and after their studies here.
Applying to Oxford
When: 15:20–15:50
Where: South School, First Floor, Examination Schools
If you haven’t already attended a college’s or department’s admissions talk, we will talk you through the whole process, and suggest how to make a competitive application.
Astrophoria Foundation Year
When: 15:20–15:50
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
Are you a UK student interested in studying Chemistry, Classics, Engineering Science, English, History, Law, Materials Science PPE or Theology but your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, please come along to our talk to find out more about the Astrophoria Foundation Year!
Student Life
When: 16:00–16:25 and repeated at 16:35–17:00
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools
Hosted by Oxford SU (Students’ Union) and Oxford University Sport, our students will answer questions on a range of topics such as clubs and societies, night life, work-life balance, student support and the hundreds of non-academic opportunities available at Oxford. Please note that this session will not cover admissions to the University. Questions about admissions will be answered at colleges, departments and at the admissions stand upstairs in the Open Day Information Centre.
Information Room: undergraduate admissions and student service teams
When: 09:00–17:00
Where: North School, First Floor, Examination Schools
Visit our information desks throughout the day. Staff from undergraduate admissions and student services will be available throughout the day to answer your questions.
Undergraduate Admissions – UK and rest of the world
Ask our admissions team any questions about your Oxford application.
Admissions testing
Many of our undergraduate courses require applicants to take an admissions test. If you have any questions about the testing process, visit us and speak to the testing services experts.
Student Fees and Funding
Ask our fees and funding team about topics such as Oxford’s financial support provision, applying for government funding and the cost of living at Oxford.
Careers Service
Find out from the Careers Service about the support and opportunities available to Oxford students during and after their studies, including information about internships and graduate career prospects.
Disabled Students
Staff from the Disability Advisory Service will be available to advise on disability-related study support, funding and how to access it.
Astrophoria Foundation Year
Are you a UK student interested in studying Chemistry, Classics, Engineering Science, English, History, Law, Materials Science, PPE or Theology but your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, please come along to our talk to find out more about the Astrophoria Foundation Year!
Mature Students (available 10:00–13:00 only)
Any student who will be 21 or over at the start of their course is considered a mature student. Staff at this stand can talk to you about topics of particular interest such as entry requirements, finance and more.
Department for Continuing Education
Information about adult learning at Oxford, provided by the Department for Continuing Education: part-time undergraduate and graduate programmes, short courses in Oxford and online, summer schools and professional development courses.
Oxford University Sport
Visit our stall in the information room (or just come and say hi – we’ll be there all day) to speak to our sports staff and student representatives from sports clubs. Find out about sport overall, sports clubs, getting #ActiveAtOxford, health and fitness opportunities for students at Oxford. You can also come along to our Sport at Oxford talk for wider information on sport and physical activity at Oxford.
Oxford SU Campaigns
Meet the Student Union's eight student-led Campaigns representing you at Oxford.
