Oxford University Careers Fair: The fair for diverse sectors
The Oxford University Careers Fair offers Oxford students, researchers, and alumni the opportunity to find out about a variety of different career options across a wide range of employment sectors.
Fair details
When and where
DATE Saturday 10 October 2026
TIME: Exhibitors from 10:30 - 13:30.
LOCATION Examination Schools, University of Oxford, 75-81 High St, OX1 4BG
Why attend
The Oxford University Careers Fair offers Oxford students, researchers, and alumni the opportunity to find out about a variety of different career options across a wide range of employment sectors.
Register for the Oxford University Careers Fair
Meet a number of major recruiters, compare different organisations, and find out about graduate and work experience opportunities.
Not all the recruiters participating in this event are giving a presentation in Oxford this year, so this may be your only chance to meet them informally.
Whether you know precisely what you want for your future career, whether you are still deciding, or whether you are just starting to think about your career path, this is your chance to find out more.
NOTE: This fair takes place at the same time and in parallel with the Law Fair at the Examination Schools.
Who can attend
this event is only open to Oxford University students, researchers, and alumni. Please bring your University card with you on the day to access the fair.
This is one of six careers fairs in Michaelmas term. Explore opportunities in other sectors at our other in-person careers fairs.
Fair talks
Pre-fair talks
- Can an internship start your career? Pre-fair talk with Pragmatix Advisory - remote boutique economics, strategy and policy consultancy on on Saturday 10 October, 10:00 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools. Hear from the 2025 intern, Chloe Riley (Somerville, 2022), this summer’s intern, Elizabeth Reid (Balliol, 2023), and the current sandwich placement student, Rowan Martinson (University of Bath), as well as Mark Pragnell (Lincoln, 1991).
- Application Process and Opportunities at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader – Jasmine Uppal (Early Careers Recruitment Advisor) on Saturday 10 October, 10:00 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools
- Researchers @ the Oxford University Careers Fair and Law Fair (Pre-fair talk for Oxford research students and research staff) on Saturday 10 October, 09:15 - 10:00, at the Examination Schools.
- Alumni @ the Oxford University Careers Fair (Pre-fair talk for University of Oxford alumni) on Saturday 10 October, 09:45 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools.
Early entry
- Quiet Time at the Oxford University Careers Fair and Law Fair on 10 October, 10:00 - 10:30, at the Examination Schools. Quiet Time offers a calmer environment before the fair for disabled students, neurodivergent students, and students with long-term health conditions who may benefit from additional time, space or support.
Post-fair talks
- The City Law School - Maximise your employability with the inside track on graduate recruitment for lawyers of the future (Post-Fair Talk) on Saturday 10 October, 13:30 - 14:30, at the Examination Schools
- The University of Law - Becoming a Lawyer: Your Route into Law on Saturday 10 October, 13:30 - 14:30, at the Examination Schools
Make the most of the fair
- Start planning your next career steps or focus your search
- Find full time jobs, graduate schemes and internships
- Network with top recruiters
- Find out more on how to make the most of the careers fair.
This is one of six University of Oxford careers fairs in Michaelmas term 2026. Explore opportunities in other sectors at our other in-person careers fairs in Michaelmas term.
Information for Exhibitors
If you want to get involved, find out how you can register on our recruiter information page.
Looking for more?
Check the CareerConnect platform for all our upcoming events and opportunities, book appointments, find jobs and internships, and more.
