Oxford Economics and Management interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

Oxford interviews 20% of Economics and Management applicants, online, and offers a place to 35% of those interviewed.

Figures from ox.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.

At a glance

Before: TARA admissions test
Interviews: At least 1, 9-11 Dec 2026, online
Each one: 20 min each (at Hertford College), with Oxford academic tutors
In the room: At Hertford College: likely one or more economics 'puzzle questions' to think through aloud
They assess: "An interest in and a motivation for studying the organisation of businesses and the economy a capacity to construct and critically assess arguments a...", in the university's own words

Applied: 1,421. Interviewed: 280. Offered: 97 (2025-26 cycle (2026 entry)).

Official sample question: Would it be feasible to have an economy entirely based on the service sector?
Official sample question: What is the difference between buying and selling of slaves and the buying and selling of football players?
Official sample question: Should governments subsidise agriculture?

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9-11 Dec 2026.

Online, as a panel interview.

20 min each (at Hertford College). At least 1.

20%, and 35% of those interviewed got an offer.

TARA admissions test.