Page last updated: 27 October 2026
This page provides general updates on the progress of Magdalen’s undergraduate admissions process by subject. It will be updated as key stages are completed (for example, when shortlisting decisions or interview invitations have been sent).
We would be very grateful if you could refrain from contacting the College regarding shortlisting or admissions decisions unless your subject is shown below as having had its emails sent and you have not received a message from us. All applicants will be notified directly by email once shortlisting, interview, or final decisions have been released for their subject.
While all colleges follow the same admissions framework, the timing of decisions may vary between subjects and colleges. If your friends or teachers have heard from other colleges before you have received an update from Magdalen, this is not a cause for concern.
If this page indicates that your subject’s decisions have been released and you still have not received an email, please contact the Admissions Officer at admissions@magd.ox.ac.uk.
Important notice for non-Magdalen applicants (please read)
This timetable is intended for Magdalen applicants only.
We are aware that it has been shared online and has caused confusion for candidates at other colleges who have not yet received their own communications. Although all Colleges and Faculties follow the same admissions framework, the timing of decision releases varies between them.
To keep this page focused for Magdalen applicants, please rely on the communications sent directly to you by your own College and/or Faculty.
| Subjects | Shortlisting Decision | Interview invites |
| Ancient and Modern History | Pending | Pending |
| Biochem | Pending | Pending |
| Biology | Pending | Pending |
| Biomed | Pending | Pending |
| Chemistry | Pending | Pending |
| CAAH | Pending | Pending |
| Classics | Pending | Pending |
| Classics and English | Pending | Pending |
| Classics and ML | Pending | Pending |
| Classics and AMES | Pending | Pending |
| CompSci | Pending | Pending |
| Engineering | Pending | Pending |
| English | Pending | Pending |
| English and ML | Pending | Pending |
| EMEL | Pending | Pending |
| Experimental Psychology | Pending | Pending |
| Fine Art | Pending | Pending |
| History | Pending | Pending |
| History and ML | Pending | Pending |
| History and Politics | Pending | Pending |
| Human Sciences | Pending | Pending |
| Law | Pending | Pending |
| Maths/Maths & Stats | Pending | Pending |
| Maths and CompSci | Pending | Pending |
| Maths and Phil | Pending | Pending |
| Medicine | Pending | Pending |
| Medicine (Grad entry) | Pending | Pending |
| Mod Langs | Pending | Pending |
| Mod Langs and Ling | Pending | Pending |
| Music | Pending | Pending |
| Phil and Mod Langs | Pending | Pending |
| PPE | Pending | Pending |
| Physics | Pending | Pending |
| Phys and Phil | Pending | Pending |
| PPL | Pending | Pending |