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Computer Science

University of Oxford
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Overview
Oxford Computer Science undergraduate admissions are strongly academic. The department says selection is based on academic ability and potential, the UCAS personal statement is used to evidence subject interest, and TMUA plus prior results help decide who is shortlisted.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

No portfolio or creative/work-sample submission is used; extra-curricular activities and unrelated materials are not part of the selection criteria.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeMedium

Oxford reads the UCAS personal statement for genuine interest in computing and maths, academic motivation, and evidence of subject engagement; it should be mostly academic in content.

Bar to clear: UCAS statement focused ~80% on academic interests, abilities, and achievements

Academics & GPAHigh

Past exam records and predicted/achieved qualifications are central; the course looks for very strong mathematics preparation and academic ability/potential.

Bar to clear: A*AA, including A*A in Maths and Further Maths if available

Test scoresHigh

TMUA is required and used to help decide shortlisting; non-native English speakers must also meet Oxford's English-language requirement where applicable.

Bar to clear: TMUA required; English proficiency required where applicable

Application components

UCAS personal statementSchool transcript / grades / predicted gradesTMUA score reportEnglish language test report if required
How to stand out
→Show strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving in every part of the application.
→Keep the personal statement tightly academic and specific to computing and maths.
→Aim for top grades in Maths and Further Maths or the closest available equivalent.
→Prepare for TMUA-style logic and problem-solving questions early.
Source confidence
97%Well sourced
Sources
Oxford Computer Science - What Tutors Look For
www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/why_oxford/what_tutors_look_for.html
Departmental criteria: academic ability/potential, genuine interest, no specific computing knowledge, no extracurricular selection criterion.
Oxford Computer Science - Formal Admissions Criteria
www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/why_oxford/formal-admissions-criteria.html
Selection uses admissions test, past examination records, and personal statements; English qualification may be relevant.
Oxford Computer Science - How to Apply
www.cs.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/how_to_apply/home.html
TMUA is used to shortlist; no pass mark; 2026 entry uses TMUA instead of MAT.
Oxford Computer Science course listing
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/computer-science
A*AA entry requirement and English-language requirements for the course.
Oxford UCAS application guidance
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying/guide-for-applicants/ucas-application
Personal statement guidance, including the 80% academic focus recommendation.
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