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Open Days and visiting

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Oxford plays host to prospective students at one of their Open Days
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Come and see us!

Talk to tutors and students, have a look round and make up your own mind about Oxford.

Our 2023 Open Days will be held on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 June and Friday 15 September. You are also very welcome to come and visit at another time. 

College grounds are usually open to prospective applicants but you can also get in touch with the college linked to your region and let them know you are coming. 

You may also be able to attend an event listed in our outreach calendar while you're here. Subject departments are not open to visitors except on Open Days or for specific outreach events. 
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Your own visit

Can't make it to an Open Day or outreach event? Here's some advice on planning your own visit.

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Know Your Oxford

Enjoy a guided audio tour of Oxford with one of our current students.

 
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Travel advice

Read our advice for your journey.

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Planning your Open Day

There’s a lot to see and do in Oxford on Open Days. Read our advice about how to make the most of your time on the day.

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Accommodation

Some college accommodation is available for potential applicants travelling longer distances. 

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Sample department timetables

Choosing your course is the most important decision you need to make and our Open Days offer a rare opportunity to visit departments and meet tutors and current students, so we recommend prioritising these events.

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Sample college timetables

Our colleges are at the heart of student life at Oxford so make sure you visit a good handful whilst you are here. However, do check first they offer the course(s) you are interested in!  As well as taking a tour, you will be able to have your questions answered first hand by current students and tutors. 

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Open Day information centre

Colleges and departments are the best places to find out about studying at Oxford but if you’ve still got questions, or if the event you planned to attend is full, then please come to the Open Day Information Centre in the High Street, where you will find staff from the undergraduate admissions team and student services available all day.

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Museums, libraries and other venues

If time permits during the Open Day, why not visit some of our iconic museums and libraries and be inspired! Or find out how to explore the University's Sports Centre and Language Centre. 

Upcoming outreach events

26Mar- 28Mar

Oxford Residential for Yorkshire & the Humber

26 Mar 2023 to 28 Mar 2023
29Mar- 01Apr

Uncover Engineering for Black Students

29 Mar 2023 to 1 Apr 2023
02Apr- 05Apr

Uncover Engineering for Female and Non-Binary Students

2 Apr 2023 to 5 Apr 2023

See our full calendar of events

Register to attend our Open Days
Related pages
Virtual tours
Do you choose a college?
Choosing what to study
Student life
Increasing access
Related documents
pdfOpen Day Map - September 2022.pdf508.66 KB

Please be aware...

During your visit to Oxford, you may see organisations handing out leaflets in the street, claiming to offer advice about our application process. Please be warned that these businesses are not affiliated with the University of Oxford and they may charge for their services. We encourage you to take advantage of the many free opportunities the University is offering.

Have a look at our online guide to the accessibility of the University's buildings, departments, colleges, gardens, museums and galleries.

Departmental Open Days

Classics Open Day - 20 March 2023

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Follow us on Twitter @OxOutreach or on Instagram @studyatOxford for the latest news about events and Open Days. Got an Open Days question? Get in touch using #OxOpenDay!