UNIQ - University of Oxford

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE.

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 educational and socioeconomic backgrounds underrepresented at Oxford

Applications open in December 2025: more info coming soon!

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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 many diverse backgrounds to make successful applications to Oxford. Find out about our criteria and whether UNIQ might be for you.

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FIND YOUR SUBJECT

Choosing what to study at university is a big decision. Explore our UNIQ courses to find something for you.

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KEEP IN TOUCH

Check back soon to sign up to our mailing list

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KEY DATES

Check out the latest updates about applications and programme dates.

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APPLY

Applications for UNIQ 2026 open in December

Other 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.

UNIQ+ research internships

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.