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University of Oxford — Student Guide
A clear, student-first overview: facts, how to apply, English level, admissions tests, tuition & scholarships, accommodation, and living costs.
Collegiate university (39 colleges + 6 PPHs)
Teaching recorded since 1096
~26,600 students • ~43% international
All degrees taught in English
City Oxford, United Kingdom
Application (UG) via UCAS • Deadline: 15 Oct, 6pm UK
Admissions tests most courses test in late Oct (Pearson VUE)
Medicine UCAT required (summer–Sept test window)
Head image: Radcliffe Camera, © Ozeye / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).
At a glance
Oxford is a collegiate university: you apply to the University, but you will also be a member of one of the colleges where much of your small-group teaching and community life happens. Degrees are taught in English. Many courses are world-known — from PPE and Law to Engineering, Computer Science and Medicine.
Tip: pick the course first, then look at colleges that offer it. The course is identical across colleges.
International applicants follow the same UCAS route, but Oxford’s timeline is earlier and many courses include an admissions test.
Quick facts
- Established: teaching recorded since 1096.
- Students: ~26,600 total; ~43% international (UG ~21%, PG ~60%).
- Structure: 39 colleges + 6 Permanent Private Halls (PPHs).
- Teaching language: English (all degrees).
- Academic divisions: Humanities • Social Sciences • MPLS (science/engineering) • Medical Sciences.
- Popular subjects: PPE, Law, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, History, Economics & Management.
- Course finder: A–Z of undergraduate courses
How to apply (International undergraduates)
- Choose your course and check the exact entry requirements on its page.
- Apply via UCAS. Strict deadline: 15 October, 6pm UK time.
- Register & book any admissions test(s). Most Oxford tests run at Pearson VUE centres in the last week of October. Medicine uses UCAT taken in summer–September.
- Submit written work if your course asks for it; then shortlisted candidates are interviewed in December.
- English proof. Offers normally include a high English level; you submit your test result by 31 July if required.
Always check your specific course page — required subjects, tests and written work vary by course.
English-language requirements
Oxford undergrad courses require the Higher English level (typical examples): IELTS 7.5 overall, min 7.0 in each part; or TOEFL iBT 110 with specified minimums; Cambridge C1/C2 at high scores; PTE 76 (with section minimums). Some applicants may be eligible for a waiver (e.g. certain English-medium schooling routes). Check the official ELR page for full details.
Faculties & programs
Divisions: Humanities • Social Sciences • Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences (MPLS) • Medical Sciences. Departments range from Classics and Law to Computer Science, Engineering Science, Physics, Biology and more.
Browse all degrees: Undergraduate A–Z • Graduate departments
Tuition fees (Undergraduate — Overseas)
For 2026/27, overseas undergraduate fees are £37,380 – £62,820 per year depending on the course. Clinical Medicine years are significantly higher — see the Medicine page for details. Use the official search tool or course page for the exact fee for your subject.
You will also need to budget for living costs (see below).
Scholarships & funding
- Oxford fees, funding & scholarship search (central tool for UG/Grad).
- Oxford bursaries & scholarships (2026-entry) — mainly for UK/ROI students (e.g. Crankstart Scholarship).
- College & departmental awards — check your college/department.
- External scholarships — national/international providers.
Accommodation (college & private)
Undergraduates: all first-year students are offered/guaranteed college accommodation, either on the main site or in a nearby annexe. Many colleges offer at least one further year in college; some guarantee more years. Graduates: provision varies by college; some can guarantee a place in the first year, others provide for a proportion of graduates.
If you choose to live in private housing, typical contracts cover the full calendar year (not only term time), so total annual cost is usually higher than living only in college during term.
Living costs (Oxford estimate, 2026-27)
| Category | Per month (lower) | Per month (upper) | Guide for 9 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (incl. bills) | £825 | £990 | £7,425 – £8,910 |
| Food | £315 | £545 | £2,835 – £4,905 |
| Personal items | £160 | £310 | £1,440 – £2,790 |
| Social activities | £50 | £130 | £450 – £1,170 |
| Study costs | £35 | £90 | £315 – £810 |
| Other | £20 | £40 | £180 – £360 |
| Total | £1,405 | £2,105 | £12,645 – £18,945 |
Private rentals in Oxford are typically billed for a whole year; exact prices vary by location, quality and number of flatmates.
Official links (apply & plan)
University of Oxford — Student Guide
Head image tipp: Radcliffe Camera (Wikimedia Commons .
At a glance
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Established: teaching at Oxford recorded since 1096. ox.ac.uk
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Students: ~26,600 összesen; ~43% international (UG ~21%, PG ~60%). ox.ac.uk
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Language of teaching: English (all degrees).
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Location: Oxford, UK (college system – 39+ colleges).
Faculties / fields (short)
Oxford négy nagy akadémiai divízióra tagolódik: Humanities, Social Sciences, MPLS (sciences & engineering), Medical Sciences. Teljes tanszéklista és karok: official "Divisions and Departments". ox.ac.uk
Popular subjects: PPE, Law (Jurisprudence), Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine, History — teljes A–Z course list az undergrad oldalról. ox.ac.uk
How to apply (international, Undergraduate)
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Via UCAS, deadline: 15 October, 6pm UK time (szigorú határidő). ox.ac.uk
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Sok szakhoz admissions test tartozik (pl. MAT, LNAT, TSA – szakfüggő).
2025 ciklus fő pontok: regisztráció június 18.–szept. 19.; időpontfoglalás aug. 18.–szept. 26.; tesztnapok: okt. 21–27. (Pearson VUE központok). Mindig a saját szak oldalán ellenőrizd a konkrét tesztet! ox.ac.uk+2ox.ac.uk+2
English-taught programs
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All undergraduate and graduate degrees are taught in English. (Lásd a teljes undergrad course listing.) ox.ac.uk
Tuition & fees (Undergraduate, Overseas)
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2026/27: kb. £37,380 – £62,820 / year szaktól függően. A klinikai orvosi évek magasabbak (külön oldal részletezi). ox.ac.uk
Scholarships
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Oxford központi "Fees, funding and scholarship search" eszköz – egyetemi és college-ösztöndíjak listája, plusz költségkalkulátor. (Undergrad szint.) ox.ac.uk
Housing (colleges & private)
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All first-year undergraduates are offered college accommodation (főépületben vagy közeli annexe-ben). Több college további évekre is tud helyet adni; graduate esetén college-tól függően részben garantált. ox.ac.uk
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Living costs (2026-entry Oxford estimate): £1,405–£2,105 / month. Bontás példa/hó: accommodation £825–£990, food £315–£545, stb. ox.ac.uk
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Private rent általában teljes évre szól (nem csak a 8 hetes term-ekre), így éves szinten drágább lehet. ox.ac.uk
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Student life (quick vibe)
Formal hall a college-okban, matriculation, bops, rowing (Torpids/Eights), Ox–Cam Varsity; történelmi pubok (pl. Turf Tavern) – szoros college-közösségek.
Useful links (official)
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Admissions timeline & UCAS guidance: Oxford → "UCAS application" (deadline info). ox.ac.uk
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Admissions tests (dates & booking): Oxford admissions tests hub. ox.ac.uk
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Undergraduate course list (A–Z): browse courses. ox.ac.uk
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Fees (2026 entry): overseas fee bands. ox.ac.uk
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Living costs: monthly range & breakdown. ox.ac.uk
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Accommodation (UG & Grad): what's guaranteed + options. ox.ac.uk
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Facts & figures (student numbers): international share, totals. ox.ac.uk
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History: teaching at Oxford since 1096. ox.ac.uk
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