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Student life

Find out more about graduate student life at Oxford, and the facilities and opportunities you can enjoy here. 
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Why study at Oxford?

Our international reputation for world-leading research and resources attracts students from all over the world.

Colourful buildings on Holywell Street

Ways to study at Oxford

Oxford offers a range of studying options, with courses available for both full-time and part-time study.

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Careers and alumni

Our alumni are highly regarded across the world, and go on to achieve success in many fields.

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Sport, arts and societies

There's an incredible variety of student clubs and societies at Oxford, spanning interests from salsa to Tolkien. 

View over the rooftops of Oxford

The city of Oxford

A fantastic city to live in, full of exciting people, places and things.

A water fountain with the Radcliffe Observatory Tower behind

Welfare and support

The University is committed to supporting your physical and mental health and well-being. 

How has Oxford changed you?

How has Oxford changed you?

Become one of the thousands of new students that arrive in Oxford every year from around the world.
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Families and childcare

For student families, we offer childcare facilities, parental leave and other support.

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About these pages

These Student life pages provide an overview of the Oxford experience and are subject to the more detailed information provided in the Courses, Colleges, Fees and funding, International, Applying to Oxford and After you apply pages.

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