BA/MMath in Mathematics Handbook (2025-26 Entry)

12. Information for International Students

This page is aimed at International students but in fact may be helpful to all students. 

12.1 Contacts

Student Immigration

Examination Schools, High Street, Oxford

email: student.immigration@admin.ox.ac.uk

website: https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/visa

Oxford University Language Centre

email: admin@lang.ox.ac.uk

website: www.lang.ox.ac.uk

Oxford University Student Union - International Students Officer

email: international@ousu.ox.ac.uk

12.2 Language Skills

It is important, for many international students, to continue to develop English language skills, both for academic studies in Oxford and future careers. Some students, at the beginning of their time in Oxford, find they need to translate academic material into their first language before it can be digested. Some even go as far as to read translations of recommended texts. Students should aim to reach the point where they can think about their subject and solve problems directly in English, without any translation. Students are encouraged to discuss their work, even work together with other students, and we recommend that such joint work is conducted in English. 

Undergraduates may attend one of the courses organised by the Oxford University Language Centre and also use their library of independent learning materials. More generally, the mastery of English will improve with constant reading and social interaction in English.