GuidesUpdated 1 November 2026
Oxford interview dates for December 2026
Oxford interviews for 2027 entry take place online in early to mid-December 2026. Shortlisting letters or emails usually arrive between mid-November and early December, sometimes with only a week's notice, and every shortlisted candidate hears the outcome on 12 January 2027.
Each subject has its own interview days, and Oxford has published the 2026 timetable: most subjects interview between Monday 7 and Thursday 17 December. Interviews can't be rearranged, so keep the whole period free.
Key Oxford dates for 2027 entry
| What | When |
|---|---|
| UCAS deadline | 15 October 2026 (6pm UK time) |
| Shortlisting news | Usually between mid-November and early December, by letter or email from your college |
| Interviews | Online, early to mid-December 2026 |
| Additional interviews | At least 24 hours' notice |
| Decisions | 12 January 2027 via UCAS, with colleges following up the same day |
The 2026 interview timetable by subject
From Oxford's 2026 interview timetable, for the main subjects. Days in December 2026 (a few overseas interviews start in the week of 30 November):
| Subject | First interviews | Second or additional interviews |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | Mostly Mon 7 to Thu 10 (some in week of 30 Nov) | None scheduled |
| Biology | Two colleges, Mon 7 to Fri 11 | None scheduled |
| Chemistry | Mon 7 to Thu 10 | Tue 15 and Wed 16 (told by 11am Mon 14) |
| Computer Science | Mostly Mon 14 to Thu 17 (some colleges from week of 7 Dec) | Wed 16 and Thu 17 (told by 2pm Wed 16) |
| Economics and Management | Wed 9 to Fri 11 | Tue 15 and Wed 16 (told by 10am Mon 14) |
| Engineering | Mostly Mon 14 to Wed 16, some Thu 17 (overseas: week of 7 Dec) | None scheduled |
| English | Mon 7 to Wed 9 | Mon 14 to Wed 16 (told by 2pm Thu 10) |
| History | Mon 7 to Fri 11 | Mon 14 to Thu 17 (told by 11am Mon 14) |
| Law | Mon 7 to Wed 9 | Fri 11 (told by 11am Thu 10) |
| Mathematics | Mostly Mon 14 to Thu 17 (some colleges from week of 7 Dec) | Wed 16 and Thu 17 (told by 2pm Wed 16) |
| Medicine | Two colleges, Mon 14 or Tue 15 | None scheduled |
| Modern Languages | Mon 7 to Thu 10 | Mon 14 to Wed 16 (told by 2pm Fri 11) |
| PPE | Mostly Mon 7 and Tue 8 (some overseas in week of 30 Nov, some on the morning of Wed 9) | Fri 11 to Wed 16 (told by 4pm Thu 10) |
| Physics | Two colleges, Wed 9 to Tue 15 | None scheduled |
| Psychology (Experimental) | Mon 14 to Wed 16 | None scheduled |
Oxford adds that candidates may be asked to attend interviews outside these windows, that you should get at least 24 hours' notice of any additional interview, and that times are UK time. Check the timetable for your subject on Oxford's page, which lists every course.
How many interviews will you have?
Usually more than one, and often with more than one college. In some subjects every interview is arranged in advance; in others you have initial interviews at your first college and may be invited to an additional interview at another college. Oxford says it offers around 20,000 online interviews to roughly 10,000 shortlisted candidates, out of more than 23,000 applications for about 3,300 places.
What to do as soon as you're invited
- Agree where you'll sit the interview. Oxford suggests school or home: a quiet space with reliable technology.
- Check your technology tier. Most subjects need only a computer with Teams. Some use a shared Miro whiteboard, and maths-heavy subjects also need a touchscreen and stylus. See Oxbridge online interviews.
- Accept each Teams invitation. You get a separate calendar invitation for each interview.
- Read the code of conduct. You agree not to record, share content, research pre-interview material or use AI or transcription tools.
- Start practising out loud. Oxford's top tip is to practise speaking about your subject and thinking aloud. See how to prepare for an Oxbridge interview.
A worked example: using the gap before your interview
Say you're a History applicant told on 1 December that your first interview is on 9 December. A strong week looks like this: reread your essay and personal statement (day 1), answer two of Oxford's published History questions out loud each day (days 2 to 6), read one unfamiliar passage of historical writing and talk about it for five minutes (days 3 to 6), then rest the day before. What a strong plan does: it practises speaking, not just reading.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Oxford interviews in 2026?
In December 2026, online. Each subject has its own days; in Oxford's 2026 timetable most run between Monday 7 and Thursday 17 December.
When do Oxford interview invitations come out?
Usually between mid-November and early December. Different courses send them on different days, and you may get only a week's notice.
Can I change my Oxford interview date?
Oxford says interviews can't be rearranged, so keep early to mid-December free. If technology fails during an interview, you'll be offered another time.
When will I hear back after my Oxford interview?
Shortlisted candidates for 2027 entry hear on 12 January 2027 via UCAS, with colleges following up later that day.
Has the 2026 Oxford interview timetable been published?
Yes. Oxford's interview timetable page lists the 2026 days for every course, including when you'll hear about any additional interviews.
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Checked 1 November 2026.
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