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Why Oxford? Why Worcester? | Information for Overseas Candidates | Key Dates | Application Materials
Why Oxford? Why Worcester?
Worcester College welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and types of schools and colleges. All candidates are considered on their own individual merits, and we select students solely on the basis of their academic ability and potential.
Why Oxford?
- Teaching by top researchers in very small groups (tutorials).
- Collegiate system with excellent facilities.
- Individual support and guidance.
- Lots of opportunities to get involved with extra-curricular activities.
- Excellent career prospects.
Which College?
- One choice (but you need not specify and can make an 'open application').
- Colleges have more similarities than differences.
- Smaller subjects are not offered by all Colleges.
- Consider location, size, accommodation, facilities.
- Visit, look around, come to an Open Day.
Why Worcester?
- Beautiful surroundings.
- Friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
- Convenient location.
- Excellent library, including separate Law library.
- Accommodation all on-site or near the perimeter; 2/3 of rooms en-suite.
- Good computing facilities with all rooms connected to the internet.
- Funds to help students in financial difficulty.
- Student grants for travel and research projects.
- Great sports facilities.
- Lively music and drama.
- Excellent food.
Information for Overseas Candidates
Further information for international candidates about applying to Oxford University can be found on the University website. Information about the English language requirements can also be found on the University website.
Key Dates
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15 October: |
Deadline for receipt of your UCAS application (see www.ucas.com for details). |
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Late October/ Early November: |
Applicants in many subjects are required to sit a written test. Please check the University Admissions Website for information about your particular subject and for details of how to register where appropriate. Specimen tests are available on the University Website PLEASE NOTE THAT FROM 2011 THE LAW NATIONAL ADMISSIONS TEST (LNAT) MUST BE TAKEN BETWEEN 1 SEPTEMBER AND 20 OCTOBER. |
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Early November: |
Applicants in many subjects are asked to submit written work to reach the College by 11 November 2013. It is important that candidates send in the correct type of work and all candidates should check the University Admissions website for information about their particular subject. |
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December: |
Applicants shortlisted for interview are invited to Oxford. Interview dates are published well in advance on the University Admissions website so that applicants can ensure that they are available at the specified times, if shortlisted. During the interview period, candidates in some subjects will sit written tests. Specimen tests are available in some subjects. |
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Late December - January: |
We will write and tell you the result of your application as soon as possible after your interview. |
Application materials
The University's Undergraduate Prospectus is a valuable source of information on courses and the application process. All applicants must complete a UCAS form which is required for application to any UK University. Information about how to apply is available from the UCAS Website: www.ucas.com.
Written work must be submitted by the deadline with a cover sheet which is completed by applicants' teachers. Cover sheets can be downloaded from the Undergraduate Admissions Office web pages.
Contact Information:
Undergraduate Admissions Office
University Offices
Wellington Square
Oxford
OX1 2JD
Telephone: 01865 288000
email: undergraduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk
