Oxford Geography interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
Oxford interviews 62% of Geography applicants, online, and offers a place to 41% of those interviewed.
Figures from ox.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
At a glance
- When: 9-16 Dec 2026
- Format: Panel interview, Online (Oxford academic tutors)
- How many: Usually at one college only
- Length: 20 min each (two interviews at Hertford College)
- Who's interviewed: All shortlisted applicants (243 of 393 last cycle)
- Before it: No admissions test
How the Oxford Geography interview runs
- Before: No admissions test
- Interviews: Usually at one college only, 9-16 Dec 2026, online
- Each one: 20 min each (two interviews at Hertford College), with Oxford academic tutors
- In the room: May be shown a graph or a picture on screen (Hertford College)
- They assess: "An applicant's ability to deploy their knowledge in ways that show initiative and an awareness of the world around them", in the university's own words
Applied: 393. Interviewed: 243. Offered: 99 (2025-26 cycle (2026 entry)).
Questions asked
- Official sample question: What is the relevance of physical geography to human geography?
- Official sample question: Are fair trade bananas really fair?
- Official sample question: If I were to visit the area where you live, what would I be interested in?
Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.
Oxford Geography interview FAQ
When are Oxford Geography interviews in 2026?
9-16 Dec 2026.
Online or in person?
Online, as a panel interview.
How long is each interview?
20 min each (two interviews at Hertford College). Usually at one college only.
What percentage of applicants are interviewed?
62%, and 41% of those interviewed got an offer.
Is there a test?
No admissions test.
Related
- Oxford Archaeology and Anthropology interview
- Oxford Human Sciences interview
- Cambridge Archaeology interview
- Cambridge Geography interview