Your choice

Deciding whether or not to go to university is a big decision for everyone, but especially if you don't know people who have been, or if you haven't had a chance to find out what it might be like. Maybe you think that you might not fit in or have things in common with other students? We know that some exceptionally talented students don't think that Oxford is for them - and we want that to change.

So you can feel confident about deciding whether to apply, Oxford runs thousands of free events and programmes every year. These give potential applicants like you a chance to learn about student life here, often first hand from tutors and current students, as well as equipping you to submit a strong UCAS application. We hope that this will help you discover if Oxford might be right for you.

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Helping you prepare

Start exploring Oxford early with programmes like BeUNIQ, UNIQ and Target Oxbridge, as well as enrichment resources such as Oxplore and our Supercurricular hub. With step-by-step support, we’ll help you build confidence and make the strongest application you can.

About applying

Remember if you want to study at Oxford, you'll need to submit an online UCAS application the October the year before the start date for your course. To make sure we consider all applicants thoroughly and fairly, there are several stages to our admissions process.

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Oxford is for you

Choosing where to study is about more than academic excellence - it’s about finding a place where you feel at home. At Oxford, that sense of belonging is shaped not just by what you study, but by the community you become part of. We know that feeling supported, recognised, and comfortable in your environment plays a vital role in helping you thrive, both personally and academically.

Find out why you belong at Oxford

Oxford is yours to discover

Access Oxford

Deciding whether to go to university - and where - is a big step. Our free in-person and online events give you the knowledge, confidence and support you need to make the choice that’s right for you.

Supercurricular hub

Stay curious and be inspired by recommended subject-specific resources. For students under 12 to over 16, our hub collates a range of resources to enrich learning, encourage exploration and support independent learning beyond the classroom.

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Wellbeing and community

Everyone wants to feel that they belong and can be themselves, and Oxford takes the wellbeing of all its students very seriously.

Applying

Considering an application to Oxford can feel like a big step but the only things that Oxford students really have in common are academic ability and intellectual curiosity. Our students come from all over the world and this helps make our University one of the most exciting learning environments anywhere.