For disabled students
Our admissions processes are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all applicants. Where individual adjustments are needed, we work with you to put appropriate support in place — both during your application and throughout your studies at Oxford.
Accessing support
We welcome applications from disabled students, including those with sensory or mobility impairments, long-term health conditions, autism and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD. Our admissions processes are designed to be inclusive and admissions decisions are based on academic merit alone. More than 7,700 students have declared a disability and receive wide-ranging support through the University's Disability Advisory Service (DAS).
Support is available at each stage of your journey - from applying to Oxford, to receiving an offer, to studying here. Reasonable adjustments (also known as access arrangements) can be put in place for admissions tests, interviews and other elements of the application process. Once you arrive at Oxford, support continues through your college and the Disability Advisory Service to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place throughout your studies.
If you are able to attend an Open Day, we encourage you to do so. It can be a valuable opportunity to explore the colleges and departments, ask questions and discuss any support you may need. The Disability Advisory Service has a stand in the Open Day Information Centre at each Open Day and staff are happy to speak with you about your individual circumstances.
You are also welcome to contact college disability coordinators directly for advice about support within specific colleges.
For information about physical access across the University, you may wish to consult the University Access Guide, which includes details about buildings in Oxford and an interactive map of the city centre. Individual colleges and departments provide more detailed information about access to their facilities.
Application support
“The unimaginable has happened - I have been awarded a degree with distinction and a prize for best dissertation. I was able to do an amazing amount of work and edit my dissertation very fast with the assistive technology you recommended and put in place. For once I was able to do a vast amount of work without it impacting on my health.”
Offer holder support
“Having a mental illness has always made me doubt the prospect of my university success, academically or otherwise. Thankfully, my tutors and fellow students make me feel valued and respected, which allows me to truly flourish in Oxford.”