# UNIQ

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** UNIQ (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/uniq)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, English, History, Economics
- **Age groups:** Senior
- **Activity type:** Camp
- **Format:** Hybrid
- **Entry route:** Apply online through the UNIQ website. Late applications are not accepted.
- **Entry badges:** open_entry
- **Qualification note:** UNIQ prioritises students from underrepresented educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. An application does not guarantee a place.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2027-06-28 (month precision)
- **End date:** 2027-07-31
- **Registration deadline:** 2027-01-12

### Key stages

- Applications open — from 2026-12-14
- Applications close — deadline 2027-01-12
- Decisions sent — from 2027-02-01 — deadline 2027-02-28
- Introductory sessions — from 2027-03-01
- Regional events — from 2027-04-01
- Oxford residential — from 2027-06-28 — deadline 2027-07-31
- Application support — from 2027-08-01 — deadline 2027-12-15

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://www.uniq.ox.ac.uk/
- **Registration:** https://www.uniq.ox.ac.uk/
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/uniq/uniq
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/uniq/uniq.md

## Summary

UNIQ is a free, application-based programme for Year 12 students (and equivalents) at UK state schools. Students apply once, then take part in introductory sessions, regional events, a one-week Oxford residential, and later application support.

## Context

A free University of Oxford outreach programme for UK state-school students exploring whether Oxford is right for them.

## Guidance

### Parent advice

UNIQ is free and aimed at state-school students who may not see Oxford as an obvious next step. Help your child check the year-group rules and gather school information before applications close.

### Student advice

Apply if you have strong grades and want to test whether Oxford, or university more broadly, feels right. Use the residential week to try a subject, then take the later application support seriously.

### Teacher advice

Encourage eligible students, especially those who would not otherwise consider Oxford. Applications are made by the student online; schools may be asked for supporting information.

## How to prepare

- Read UNIQ selection criteria and subject pages before applying
- Check you are in the correct year group for the cycle
- Prepare a thoughtful application rather than a last-minute one

## FAQ

### Is UNIQ free?

Yes. UNIQ is a free University of Oxford outreach programme, including the residential week for successful applicants.

### Who can apply?

UK state-school students in Year 12 (England and Wales), Year 13 (Northern Ireland) or S5 (Scotland), with high academic potential. UNIQ prioritises underrepresented backgrounds.

### When do applications open?

In the 2026 cycle they opened on 15 December 2025 and closed at midday on 13 January 2026. 2027 dates on this page follow that pattern until Oxford publishes confirmed dates.

## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue; Olympiads editorial frontmatter (content/events)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** no / not applicable

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