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University interviews.

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University

University of Oxford

Course

Computer Science

Oxford Computer Science interviewLogic puzzles and algorithm problems talked through aloud: break them into small cases, spot the pattern, then justify a general method. No programming needed.

Format

Online, usually three interviews of about 30 minutes, with two tutors and a shared whiteboard

Style

Problem-solvingToby sets problems, gives you time to think, and nudges you when you’re stuck, like a tutorial.

Practice

27 problems, each with hints and follow-ups

Scored on

Mathematical ability, Absorbing and using new ideas, Thinking independently, Perseverance and enthusiasm, Explaining your thinking

Sources

Oxford’s admissions pages and the Department of Computer Science’s sample problems and admissions reports. Checked October 2026.

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