Courses

Do you already know what you want to study? Have you explored all our courses in the subject areas which interest you?

Take time to explore your options and look beyond the obvious. The most inspiring course might be one you didn’t know existed!

Find your course

Oxford offers a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences and social sciences, taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. Whether you’re interested in a single subject or a joint course, you’ll find courses designed to stretch you and deepen your understanding. You’ll study alongside others who share your curiosity and commitment to their subject, and through both personalised teaching and independent study you’ll explore ideas in depth and develop your own thinking. Explore what you can study, how your course is structured and what learning at Oxford is really like, alongside clear information about admissions requirements and how applications are assessed.

Explore our undergraduate courses

Choosing what to study

Choosing the right course is crucial to enjoying your time at university so take time to really explore your options, even if you think you know what you want to study.

Students in the Radcliffe Science Library

Admissions requirements

Admission to Oxford is competitive and based on academic achievement, subject-specific requirements and individual potential. Key admissions requirements for undergraduate study are set out here, including UK and international qualifications.

Which Oxford colleges offer your course?

Oxford colleges do not specialise in particular subject areas and excel in all subjects that they teach. Most offer a wide range of courses but you need to check which ones offer yours.

Selection criteria

Understand more clearly what admissions tutors look for and how applications for each course are assessed.

Guide for applicants

Everything you need to know about applying to Oxford, in one place. This guide explains each stage and what to expect, so you can prepare your application with confidence. You’ll find clear, practical guidance throughout.

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.

Did you know that Oxford provides over £11 million of financial support?

We offer one of the most generous financial support packages available for UK students from lower-income households. Around 1 in 4 UK students currently receives an annual, non-repayable bursary from Oxford. Our ambition is to ensure that no one with outstanding academic potential is deterred from studying here because of their background, personal circumstances, or finances.

Find out what support you might be eligible for