Oxford and Cambridge interview dates 2026 for economics courses
Interview invitations for Oxford arrive between mid-November and early December 2026, sometimes with only about a week’s notice. Cambridge invitations mostly arrive in November. Interviews at both universities are in December.
Oxford: interview dates by course
| Course | First-college interviews | Second-college interviews |
|---|---|---|
| PPE | Mostly Mon 7 and Tue 8 December (some overseas candidates in the week of 30 November; some on the morning of 9 December) | Told by 4pm Thu 10 December; interviews 11, 14, 15 and 16 December |
| Economics and Management | Wed 9, Thu 10 and Fri 11 December | Told by 10am Mon 14 December; interviews 15 and 16 December |
| History and Economics | Mon 7 to Fri 11 December | Told by 11am Mon 14 December; interviews 14 to 17 December |
All Oxford interviews are online and cannot be rearranged. Decisions come through UCAS on 12 January 2027.
Cambridge: interview dates
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Invitations | Mostly in November, some in early December |
| Main interview period (all courses) | 7–18 December 2026 |
| Winter pool | Mid to late January 2027 |
| Decisions | 27 January 2027 |
Each Cambridge college decides whether it interviews online or in person. Most applicants have one or two interviews totalling 35 minutes to an hour.
What to do between now and the invitation
- Start practising before the invitation. Oxford’s notice can be as short as a week.
- Practise out loud on unseen questions for your course, with someone who interrupts you.
- Re-read your personal statement and any written work you submitted.
- Check your set-up for an online interview: a quiet room, a stable connection, and a pen and paper for working.
Course guides: Oxford PPE, Oxford E&M, Cambridge Economics, Land Economy, HSPS.
Guide to Oxbridge Economics Interviews
The method for answering any interview question, what each course’s interview is like, and worked examples, written by a Cambridge economist. Read it before you start practising.
Interview guides by course
- Oxford PPE interview
- Oxford Economics and Management interview
- Cambridge Economics interview
- Cambridge Land Economy interview
- Cambridge HSPS interview
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Questions people ask
When do Oxford interview invitations come out in 2026?
Usually between mid-November and early December. Oxford does not publish one date for every course, and notice can be about a week.
When are Cambridge interviews in 2026?
The main interview period is 7–18 December 2026. Invitations mostly arrive in November.
Can I move my Oxford interview?
No. Oxford says interviews cannot be rearranged.
When will I hear if I have an offer?
Oxford releases decisions on 12 January 2027. Cambridge releases outcomes on 27 January 2027.
Sources: Oxford interview timetables 2026; Oxford interviews; Cambridge dates and deadlines; Cambridge interviews. Checked 21 October 2026.
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