When do Oxbridge send out admission decisions?

Oxbridge typically sends out admission decisions in early January.

The universities of Oxford and Cambridge, collectively known as Oxbridge, have a unique application process compared to other universities in the UK. The application deadline for most courses at Oxbridge is 15th October, much earlier than other universities. After this, the universities review the applications, and some students are invited for interviews. These interviews usually take place in December.

The decision-making process at Oxbridge is quite rigorous. The universities consider your UCAS application, including your personal statement and academic references, your performance in any required admissions tests, and your performance at interview if you were invited for one. They also consider contextual data, such as your educational background and personal circumstances.

After all these factors have been considered, the universities make their decisions. These decisions are typically sent out in early January, although the exact date can vary from year to year. If you applied to both Oxford and Cambridge, you will receive separate decisions from each university.

If you are offered a place, this will usually be conditional on achieving certain grades in your upcoming exams. If you are not offered a place, it's important to remember that Oxbridge is extremely competitive, and not getting in is not a reflection on your abilities or potential. There are many other excellent universities in the UK and around the world where you can thrive and succeed.