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University of Oxford

Oxford, UK

The oldest English-speaking university in the world. Oxford uses a tutorial system where students meet weekly in groups of one to three with their tutor. Depending on the course, applicants may also need to take an admissions test or send written work, and shortlisted applicants are interviewed online in December.

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An old-world wood-panelled university library with rows of leather-bound volumes, a brass-railed rolling ladder and green desk lamps.
Full admissions guideHow to Get Admission in the University of Oxford7 min read · verified 14 June 2026

Location

Oxford

Established

1096

Degree levels

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Instruction

English-taught

Rankings

Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.

How to apply

UCAS

Admission tests

Requirements change from one intake to the next — confirm the current ones on University of Oxford’s official site (opens in a new tab) before you apply.

Applying to universities in the UK & Ireland

Application platform
UCAS (UK) / CAO (Ireland)
Intakes
Autumn (Sep/Oct)
Student visa
Student Visa (UK) / Stamp 2 (Ireland)
Working while studying
UK: 20 hrs/week during term, full-time on breaks. Graduate Route: 2 years stay after degree.

Official sources: GOV.UK — Student visa · Irish Immigration Service. Visa and work rules change — verify on the official source before relying on them.

Popular fields of study

Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)MathematicsComputer ScienceMedicineClassicsLaw
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Source: University of Oxford official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.

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