You can find a list of all courses offered by Oxford on the University’s website. Once you have decided on a course, you can view the admissions requirements and information on course structure on the course page.

You can either choose a college to apply to, or make an open application. Candidates who make an open application will be assigned to a college or hall that has relatively fewer applications for your course in the year you apply.

It is very important that you check whether your chosen course requires candidates to sit an admissions test. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that they are registered for admissions tests by the deadline. Information on admissions tests, including how to register, can be viewed here.

Some courses require candidates to submit written work which must be original school or college work and marked by a teacher. Information on written work requirements can be found here.

All candidates wishing to apply to Oxford must submit a UCAS application online. Applications open in May so you can start work on the form from then. You won’t be able to submit your application until early September. There is a strict submission deadline of 6pm (UK time) on 15 October. Your application must be complete – including the academic reference – and submitted before the deadline. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Deferred Entry: Applications for deferred entry to Jesus College are accepted. You must apply for deferred entry at the time of application to Oxford: you cannot change your mind after an offer has been made. Please refer to departmental web sites for subject-specific advice. You should be aware that applicants who are offered places for deferred entry will generally be among the strongest of the cohort for their subject. We would not usually offer more than one deferred place per subject in order not to disadvantage the following year’s candidates. In some cases, an applicant for deferred entry may be offered a place for non-deferred entry instead. If you require any further advice, please contact the Admissions Officer.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to Oxford for online interviews in December. The interview timetable, as well as information on how to prepare for interviews and sample questions, are available on the University’s website.

General information on interviews for Jesus College can be viewed here. Dr Alexandra Lumbers, Academic Director for Jesus College, Oxford has also provided some top tips on how to prepare.

Decisions will be communicated to candidates by email and through UCAS in January.