Orientation for New Students at Oxford

Oxford University•www.ox.ac.uk

In this series aimed at new students at Oxford we offer some insights and advice from current students reflecting on their own experiences at the University. The material will be relevant to all new starters but of particular value to new students from outside the UK.

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Oxford University Guided Audio Tour

'Know Your Oxford' is an audio walking tour of the city of Oxford, beginning at historic Carfax Tower and ending at Magdalen Bridge. If you’ve just started studying at Oxford University or you’re thinking about applying, Know Your Oxford will help you to find your feet in the city. Know Your Oxford is an audio tour of the city of Oxford, beginning at Carfax Tower on the corner of Queen Street and Cornmarket, and ending at Magdalen Bridge. Winding through the historic heart of Oxford, the tour pa...

Jun 12, 2025•44 min

Academic Essentials (Postgraduate)

An introduction to academic life at Oxford specifically for new postgraduate students with advice about how to navigate the demands of your course. Music 'Live the World' by Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Live_the_World/Lee_Rosevere_-_Live_the_World

Aug 14, 2019•17 min

Academic Essentials (Undergraduate)

An introduction to academic life at Oxford specifically for new undergraduate students with advice about how to navigate the demands of your course. Music 'Live the World' by Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Live_the_World/Lee_Rosevere_-_Live_the_World

Aug 14, 2019•15 min

Social Essentials

How to make the most of your social experience at the University, including information about joining student clubs, college life, University sports, Freshers’ Fair, transport and day-to-day life in the city of Oxford. Music 'Live the World' by Lee Rosevere http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Live_the_World/Lee_Rosevere_-_Live_the_World

Aug 14, 2019•14 min

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