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Outreach programmes

Eligibility criteria may vary but all our well-established outreach and sustained mentoring programmes are for academically-motivated students from backgrounds currently underrepresented at our University. 

UNIQ participants

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Our outreach and sustained mentoring programmes – including BeUNIQ and UNIQ – support students at every stage of their journey to higher education. Through a combination of academic enrichment, skills development and tailored guidance, they empower students to explore their interests, grow in confidence, and develop a clear understanding of what it means to apply to and study at university.

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BeUNIQ

BeUNIQ is an ambitious programme for students in Year 10 at UK state schools from groups who are currently underrepresented among Oxford undergraduates.

UNIQ students with Crankstart logo

UNIQ

UNIQ is a free programme for UK state school students in Year 12 or equivalent. The programme allows space to consider your educational options, to decide if Oxford is right for you and to make a competitive application to Oxford if you choose to. 

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Target Oxbridge

Oxford is a sponsor of Target Oxbridge, a free and innovative programme that aims to help black African and Caribbean students and students of mixed race with black African and Caribbean heritage increase their chances of getting into the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge.

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IntoUniversity

The IntoUniversity South East learning centre has a long-standing partnership with our University and Christ Church, Oxford. Its innovative programme provides a safe and supportive space for learners from some of Britain's least advantaged neighbourhoods so they can explore and succeed. 

 

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Have you heard of Opportunity Oxford?

Our academic transition programme is designed to support talented UK offer holders from under-represented backgrounds as they move from school or college to undergraduate study at Oxford. The programme underlines Oxford’s long-standing commitment to ensuring that the very best students from all backgrounds have the means and resources to thrive. 

Read more about Opportunity Oxford
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