Open Day Information Centre

Talks for families and supporters 

These talks are aimed at families and supporters of prospective Oxford students. We recommend that prospective students instead concentrate on attending departmental programmes during these talks.  

Supporting your young person’s welfare 
When: 10:30–11:00 
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools 
How can you help your child successfully make the transition from school to university? Our support and welfare team will advise on supporting students during this challenging time as well as explaining the wide range of welfare services offered by the University to all its students. Questions will be welcome. 

Talks for teachers and advisers 

These talks are aimed to teachers and advisers in schools, and are not open to general audiences, parents and supporters, or prospective students.  

Teachers’ forum 
When: 10:30–11:00 
Where: Room 7, Ground Floor, Examination Schools 
A chance for teachers and advisers to meet with admissions staff, receive an update the Oxford admissions process and ask questions about how to support students who are considering Oxford. This session will also give advice on how to access Oxford’s many outreach resources. 

Oxplore Teach 
When: 11:10–11:40 
Where: Room 7, Ground Floor, Examination Schools 
Demonstration and information about Oxford’s new digital platform for Key Stage 3 teachers – complete with ready-to-use classroom sessions and CPDL support, ready to ignite academic enrichment at your school! 

Astrophoria Foundation Year 
When: 14:00–14:30  
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools 
Are you a UK student interested in studying Chemistry, Classics, Engineering Science, English, History, Law, Materials Science, PPE or Theology but your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford courses? If so, please come along to our talk to find out more about the Astrophoria Foundation Year!  

Student Finance 
When: 14:00–14:30  
Where: South School, First Floor, Examination Schools 
Hear all the latest information about course fees and living costs at Oxford. We will talk you through the funding currently available to UK students to cover these costs, including government funding. You will also hear more about Oxford’s financial support. This includes generous, non-repayable bursaries for students from lower-income households, and targeted funding for care leavers and estranged undergraduates without family support. A current student will be on hand to answer any questions about financing your studies.  

Sport at Oxford 
When: 14:45–15:15 
Where: Room 6, Ground Floor, Examination Schools 
Do you want to continue your sport at Oxford and find out about our programme for your sport? Are you interested in trying a new physical activity and want to know if there are opportunities for students at Oxford? Come along to our talk on all things sport at Oxford to find out more and ask us any questions you have about specific activities. 

Applying to Oxford 
When: 14:45–15:15 
Where: South School, First Floor, Examination Schools 
A guide through the admissions process, with advice on how to make a competitive application. For prospective students who were unable to attend an admissions talk at a college or department.  

College talks for specific student groups 

These talks are hosted by colleges but aimed at all prospective students regardless of college preference. Further details of the sessions listed below can be found at the College timetables webpage. 

Disability & Student Support drop-in 
When: 11:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00 
Where: Keble College, Parks Road 

Life as a Muslim Student (Q+A)
When: 16:00–17:00 
Where: Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens

LGBTQ+ Life at Oxford talk 
When: 12:45–13:30 
Where: St Anne's College, Woodstock Road

Care-experienced and Estranged Students talk 
When: 16:00–17:00 (2 July only) - CANCELLED
Where: Magdalen College, High Street 

Undergraduate Admissions – UK and international 
Ask our admissions team any questions about your Oxford application. 

Admissions testing 
Many of our undergraduate courses require applicants to take an admissions test. Visit this stall if you have any questions about the testing process.  

Student Fees and Funding 
Ask our fees and funding team about topics such as Oxford’s financial support provision, applying for government funding and the cost of living at Oxford.

Careers Service
Find out from the Careers Service about the support and opportunities available to Oxford students during and after their studies, including information about internships and graduate career prospects.

Student Welfare and Support Services
Find out how students can access support from the University's student welfare and support services:

• Disability Advisory Service
• Counselling Service
  
• Sexual Harassment and Violence Prevention and Support Service
  
• Peer Support
  

Astrophoria Foundation Year 
The Astrophoria Foundation Year provides a stepping stone to Oxford for UK state school students with significant academic potential whose personal or educational circumstances mean they're unlikely to meet to usual entry requirements for Oxford undergraduate courses. If this sounds like you or someone you know who's interested in studying Chemistry, Classics, Engineering Science, English, History, Law, Materials Science PPE or Theology, come along to our talk to find out more! 

Mature Students (available 10:00–13:00 only) 
Any student who will be 21 or over at the start of their course is considered a mature student. Staff at this stand can talk to you about topics of particular interest such as entry requirements, finance and more. 

Department for Continuing Education 
Information about adult learning at Oxford, provided by the Department for Continuing Education: part-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, short courses in Oxford and online, summer schools and professional development courses.

Oxford University Sport 
Visit our stall in the information room (or just come and say hi – we’ll be there all day) to speak to our sports staff and student representatives from sports clubs. Find out about sport overall, sports clubs, getting #ActiveAtOxford, health and fitness opportunities for students at Oxford. You can also come along to our Sport at Oxford talk for wider information on sport and physical activity at Oxford.

Oxford University Islamic Society
Interested in applying to Oxford as a Muslim? Bring your questions and concerns to current Muslim students and hear about their experiences to find out how Oxford could be the right place for you and your faith. We welcome both prospective students and families/supporters.

Ellison Scholars Programme
Are you ready to tackle humanity's biggest challenges? The Ellison Scholars programme offers exceptional students from around the world full funding to study any undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford – plus the chance to work on cutting-edge projects at the Ellison Institute of Technology. We're especially looking for people with science, technology, and engineering skills who want to make a real impact. Come along and talk to our team to find out more about becoming an Ellison Scholar!