Reference criteria: 2027 entry. Research reference 2026-10-22; academic review pending. Fresh future-cycle applications are provisional. Cambridge also identifies these criteria for deferred entry in 2028.
What you would study
Broad engineering foundations in the first two years, with later specialisation and project work.
Published academic requirements
| Pathway | Published baseline |
|---|---|
| A-levels | A*A*A. Mathematics and Physics. A-level A*s must come from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics; IB requires 7 in HL Maths and Physics. |
| IB Diploma | 40 including core, with 776 at HL. Subject levels and any specified subject grades also apply. |
| AP qualifications | Four AP scores of 5, or three AP scores of 5 plus SAT 1480 or ACT 33. Required subjects and counting restrictions also apply. |
Subject requirements: Mathematics and Physics. A-level A*s must come from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics; IB requires 7 in HL Maths and Physics.
Preparation guidance: Further Mathematics is helpful but is not compulsory.
Application components
Assessment: ESAT. Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Physics.
Written work: No written work.
GCSEs and school context can inform selection. This tool does not invent a general GCSE cutoff or calculate an admissions probability.
Your next steps
- Check your qualification pathway and compulsory subjects.
- Confirm the application cycle and any College-specific conditions.
- Read the official assessment and submitted-work instructions.
- Explore whether the course content fits the questions you enjoy.
Official sources
Checked 2026-10-22. These links support the reference-cycle information; they are not proof that a future cycle is unchanged.
- Oxford: Engineering Science ↗How to apply; qualifications; subjects; tests; written work; course structure
- Oxford: international qualifications ↗USA; IB; subject equivalencies
- Oxford Engineering: applications ↗Admissions requirements; deferred entry