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Parents and carers

If you’re supporting a young person who is thinking about university or applying to Oxford, there is plenty of information available to help you understand the process and know how best to support them.

Trinity runs online sessions for parents and carers, while the University of Oxford provides detailed guidance about applications, student life, courses, costs and financial support.

Online talks for parents & carers

Trinity runs online sessions to help parents and carers understand university, Oxford and the application process. Sessions may cover topics such as:

  • what university is like;
  • the benefits of higher education;
  • choosing a course and university;
  • understanding the Oxford application process;
  • how parents and carers can support an applicant; and
  • opportunities to ask questions.

Upcoming Trinity online sessions

Details of upcoming sessions, dates and booking information are published on our Parent and Carer Support page.

View upcoming sessions and booking information
Where recordings of previous sessions are available, these can also be shared through this page.

Useful resources

The University of Oxford has dedicated information for parents and families supporting a prospective applicant.

Supporting a young person considering Oxford

Oxford provides guidance to help families understand whether Oxford might be right for their young person, what the application process involves and how they can support them.

Supporting a young person considering Oxford

Oxford provides guidance to help families understand whether Oxford might be right for their young person, what the application process involves and how they can support them.

Should they apply to Oxford and how can you support them?

What is studying at Oxford like?

Find out more about:

  • what students can study;
  • choosing the right course;
  • tutorials and teaching;
  • independent study; and
  • academic support.

What is learning at Oxford like?

What is living at Oxford like?

Oxford also provides information about:

  • college life;
  • accommodation;
  • living independently;
  • welfare and wellbeing;
  • student support; and
  • life in the city.

What is living in Oxford like?

Understanding Oxford applications

Oxford applications have several stages, and it can be useful for parents and carers to understand the overall process.

Depending on the course, this may include:

  • choosing a course and college;
  • submitting a UCAS application;
  • admissions tests;
  • written work;
  • interviews; and
  • receiving a decision.

Application guidance

Oxford’s Guide for Applicants explains each stage of the admissions process in detail.

Read the Guide for Applicants

Key dates and timings

Oxford also publishes an admissions timeline showing the main stages and deadlines.

View the admissions timeline

Costs and financial support

The University of Oxford publishes current information about the cost of studying and the financial support available.

This includes information about:

  • course fees;
  • living costs;
  • government support;
  • Oxford bursaries and scholarships; and
  • other financial support.

Oxford fees and funding

Living costs

Oxford publishes current estimates for accommodation, food, study costs and other day-to-day expenses.

Oxford living costs