UNIQ is a completely FREE programme for UK state school students with high academic potential in year 12 (England & Wales), year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland)
UNIQ prioritises students from underrepresented educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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WHAT IS UNIQ?
Do you have good school grades but are not sure if Oxford, or university, is right for you? Our free UNIQ programme might be just what you need.
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IS UNIQ FOR YOU?
UNIQ helps students from diverse backgrounds to make applications to the University. Find out more about UNIQ selection criteria here.
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FIND YOUR SUBJECT
Choosing which course you study at University is an important decision, Explore our UNIQ courses to find something for you.
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KEEP IN TOUCH
Applications for UNIQ 2026 will open towards the end of 2025. Sign up to our mailing list to find out more and to be alerted when applications go live.
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KEY DATES
Check out the latest updates about applications and programme dates.
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APPLY
This year UNIQ will welcome over 1000 students to Oxford for our residentials and offer a sustained online programme of support.
Find out about Oxford's wide range of access events and activities designed to help you feel confident about applying and to help you make a strong application.
If you are looking for support accessing postgraduate study, take a look at UNIQ+, Oxford's programme for talented undergraduates from under-represented groups who would find continuing into postgraduate study a challenge for reasons other than their academic ability.
