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University of Oxford admissions guide

Oxford offers intensive, academically demanding study through its collegiate system and one of the world's deepest research environments.

Location

Oxford, England

Known for

Humanities and social sciences · Medicine and life sciences

Planning

Fees and funding vary by programme

Popular subject areas

  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Medicine and life sciences
  • Law and public policy
  • Mathematics and computer science

Admissions considerations

  • Excellent grades in relevant subjects
  • Course-specific tests or written work where required
  • Academic references
  • Interview preparation for many undergraduate courses

Indicative cost planning

International fees depend on course, with separate living costs and possible college charges. One-year master's programmes can reduce total duration.

Scholarship routes

  • • Clarendon Fund
  • • Rhodes Scholarship
  • • Reach Oxford and college awards
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Independent planning guide, last reviewed October 2026. Parayu Orbit is not the university and does not guarantee admission, scholarship or visa outcomes. Confirm current requirements on the official website.