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Prepare Like You’ve Already Been Shortlisted.
Perform With Confidence in Your Oxbridge Interview.

The interviews for Oxford and Cambridge are, arguably, the most important part of your application. Nobody has more experience or better results with Oxbridge interviews than us: over 25 years, we've won places at Oxbridge for more than 10,000 students.

Large Specialist Network

The largest network of vetted Oxbridge graduate interviewers anywhere in the world

Oxbridge Admissions Insiders

Preparation led by former Oxbridge admissions tutors, professors and graduate tutors

Subject‑specialist Matching

We pair you with tutors who can test your specific academic interests with depth and precision

Real Oxbridge Criteria

Structured marking rubric based on genuine Oxbridge assessment standards — unlike standard mock interviews

What do you get with our
Oxbridge Mock Interview Package?

Everything you need to walk into your Oxbridge interview prepared, practised, and confident. Each session is designed to mirror the real experience as closely as possible, from the questions to the format to the feedback

30-min real simulated interview

We liaise with Oxbridge admissions interviewers and use only Oxbridge-educated tutors to recreate the real interview style, environment, and expectations, giving students a genuine taste of what the interview is really like.

15-min verbal feedback

Each interview is followed by 15 minutes of verbal feedback focused on academic potential, communication skills, and structuring answers with clarity, helping students prioritise the academic areas that matter most.

Comprehensive written assessment

A detailed written assessment is delivered by email after each session. Your mock interview is tailored to your chosen subject and based on our extensive annual research, helping to recreate the experience as closely as possible.

Dynamic subject-specialist match

We personally vet and monitor multiple Oxbridge-educated interviewers who have experienced the process themselves, matching you to specialists in your subject. Available on Teams or Zoom, at times to suit you.

 

What happens after you book a package

Step 1

Once you have made your booking, we request that you share a few more details with us so that we can accommodate your schedule and consider any other requests.

Step 2

Our team will get straight to work in confirming your Oxbridge interviewers.
Step 3

We will then connect you with your interviewers so you can confirm timings. We aim to introduce you to your interviewers within two working days, although this can be up to five working days at our busiest times.

Step 4

Attend your scheduled interviews.
Step 5

Receive your interview feedback following each interview.

Choose your Mock Interview Package

Our standard mock interview packages (4 or 6 sessions) give applicants direct experience of the real interview process, ideal whether you have weeks to prepare or just days. For those who want to go further, sessions with a Former Admissions Tutor (who has conducted Oxbridge interviews) gives you a window into precisely what the interviewers are looking for.

Standard Session Options 

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Designed to give a last-minute boost in interview skills, our four mock interview package is ideal for applicants who have begun preparing but need some direct experience. It’s also good for those with little time until the interviews begin. Sessions are held online at a time that suits you. 

Booking Info

Book online or call +(0) 207499 2394 to speak to a consultant. On booking you will be sent a confirmation and further details form so that we can make the best possible matches.

CALL +44 (0) 20 7499 2394 OR EMAIL US

PRICE
£595

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This package offers applicants six subject-specific mock interviews. Perfect for those looking for structured help in the lead up to interviews, it will help you gain confidence via true-to-life mock interview sessions with our expert Oxbridge-graduate tutors. 

Booking Info

Book online or call +(0) 207499 2394 to speak to a consultant. On booking you will be sent a confirmation and further details form so that we can make the best possible matches.

CALL +44 (0) 20 7499 2394 OR EMAIL US

PRICE
£795

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Session options with a Former Admissions Tutor 

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This package gives you four subject-specific mock interviews as well as a session with a former admissions tutor (someone who has previously interviewed Oxbridge candidates). This package is perfect for applicants looking to give their interview performance a boost; the session with a former admissions tutor gives you insight into precisely what interviewers seek. 

Booking Info

Book online or call +(0) 207499 2394 to speak to a consultant. On booking you will be sent a confirmation and further details form so that we can make the best possible matches.

CALL +44 (0) 20 7499 2394 OR EMAIL US

PRICE
£845

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This package gives you six subject-specific mock interviews plus a session with a former admissions tutor (someone who previously interviewed candidates at Oxford or Cambridge). Over the course of these six interviews, you will build a solid foundation in answering real-life interview questions. The session with a former admissions tutor will ensure that you know precisely what real Oxbridge admissions tutors are looking for.

Booking Info

Book online or call +(0) 207499 2394 to speak to a consultant. On booking you will be sent a confirmation and further details form so that we can make the best possible matches.

CALL +44 (0) 20 7499 2394 OR EMAIL US

PRICE
£1045

CALL +44 (0) 20 7499 2394 OR EMAIL US

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Our best-value package gives you nine subject-specific mock interviews plus a session with a former admissions tutor. Throughout these nine interviews, you’ll gradually build confidence and technique while learning to respond to interviewer styles and prompts. A session with one of our former admissions tutors (someone who has previously interviewed Oxbridge candidates) gives insight into what real admissions tutors are looking for.

Booking Info

Book online or call +(0) 207499 2394 to speak to a consultant. On booking you will be sent a confirmation and further details form so that we can make the best possible matches.

CALL +44 (0) 20 7499 2394 OR EMAIL US

PRICE
£1295

CALL +44 (0) 20 7499 2394 OR EMAIL US

Real Student Examples

Every package is built around you — your subject, your timeline, and your interviewers. Here are two examples of how we put a four-session package together for real applicants.

Example Package 1

 

Angeline is applying for Medicine at Cambridge. She has two and a half weeks between now and her interview and spreads her sessions out across this time. Here’s an example of the kinds of interviewers we set her up with.

Interview One: with James, currently studying in his sixth year of Medicine, having finished his pre-clinical work at Cambridge. He interviews her in the kind of content that he encountered in his first year studying pre-clinical Medicine at Cambridge.

Interview Two: with Mo, who studied Biomedical Sciences at Oxford and interviews Angeline using a combination of real interview questions asked in Oxford and Cambridge Medicine interviews, but also testing the application of her biological knowledge to these questions.

Interview Three: with Aanya, who graduated in Medicine at Cambridge and is now studying for a PHD in Neuroscience.  Aanya tests Angeline’s response to unseen material, seeing how she responds to information she has never before encountered.

Interview Four: with Caleb, who graduated in Philosophy from Cambridge and interviews Angeline on medical ethics, and the relevance and value of the NHS.

Example Package 2

 

Isaac is applying for Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) at Oxford. He has five days before his interviews and so does all four at the weekend. Here’s an example of the kinds of interviewers we set him up with.

Interview One: with Zain, who graduated in PPE from Oxford a year ago and now works at a major London strategy consultancy firm. Zain focuses on three difficult problems with Isaac, testing his understanding of Game Theory.

Interview Two: with Alison, who is a graduate in Maths and Philosophy from Oxford and tests Isaac’s mathematical ability. The Oxford PPE course is highly mathematical, and a high level in Maths ability is an important part of the interview process.

Interview Three: with Ben, who graduated in History and Politics at Oxford and is currently working for an MP. Ben interviews Isaac on his wider reading and understanding of advanced tests he’s come across in his pursuit of Politics beyond his IB syllabus.

Interview Four: with Nabil, who graduated in PPE at Oxford and tutors full-time. Nabil builds on past Oxbridge interview questions, testing Isaac’s ability to relate them to his studies, as well as discussing Isaac’s response to events in UK news.

Hear From Our Applicants

Thousands of students have used our mock interview packages to prepare for Oxford and Cambridge.

Here's what some of them had to say.

Mock Interview Testimonials

"I found receiving written feedback afterwards and the format of having spoken feedback during the call really helpful. It definitely reflected the style of my actual interviews so I felt a lot more comfortable with the format when doing them on the day."

OA Mock Interview Client

"The interviewers were great, really helpful, felt comfortable in the interview environment. Learned lots and I received good feedback which will definitely help me improve. Overall it just reminded me how much I love being in academic settings and discussions with people full of passion."

OA Mock Interview Client

“Very helpful, covered a range of topics and different types of interviews which helped me develop my interview skills."

OA Mock Interview Client

“Brilliant- my interviewers were Cambridge Engineer alumnae so their questions and style very closely followed the real interview."

OA Mock Interview Client

"I found it both enjoyable and informative, it definitely assisted me in the interview process."

OA Mock Interview Client

"[The mock interviews] went well and were very representative of the real interviews."

OA Mock Interview Client


Speak to a consultant

Not ready to book online? Request a callback and one of our consultants will be in touch within one working day to talk through your application and help you find the right package.

Explore free resources

Not sure where to start? Our free interview guides, subject-specific course reports, and example interview questions are available to all applicants — no booking required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Even the strongest academic performers should prepare for the unfamiliar interview environment. Practising this format is not about learning the "right answers" or rehearsing prepared answers. Quite the opposite, gaining interview experience is about building psychological tolerance and the ability to handle the uncertainty of challenging questions. Even the best candidates benefit from the "first impression feeling" of practising the interview with someone they don't know, and receiving constructive but candid feedback.

Oxbridge Applications is the global leader in Oxbridge and UK university admissions consulting. Our Oxbridge mock interviews help candidates familiarise themselves with the journey and expectations for how to get into Oxford or Cambridge.

Our Oxbridge mock interview packages are the perfect opportunity for students to get expert advice, support, and guidance. Based on our 25 years of research, our tutors can help students get detailed answers to questions like these: 

  • What kinds of questions might be asked of me?
  • What areas of my performance could be improved?
  • How should I spend my time between now and the interview?

As well as opting for one of our Oxbridge mock interview packages, there are a few other ways that you can ensure you are fully prepared. 

 

  1. Make notes on why you are applying for Oxbridge. 
  2. Check the course syllabus and have an idea on what modules you will be covering in the first year.
  3. Have background knowledge about the course you would like to study and any up-to-date news on the subject.
  4. Read and make a copy of your personal statement to have to hand to refer to.
  5. Have a copy of any work you have submitted.

Oxbridge tutors look for a number of factors in an interview, these include: 

  • Excellent analytical skills = All subjects at Oxbridge are about clear, logical thinking and structured arguments, therefore they will be looking for this in the interview. 
  • How well you work in a tutorial scenario = This is similar to the actual learning experience, so the interviewers will attempt to replicate certain situations during the interview. 
  • Genuine enthusiasm for the subject you are applying for.

It is best to wear whatever you feel most comfortable and confident in, while maintaining a neat and polished appearance that will create a good first impression.

  • Revise any relevant syllabus material, especially for science subjects.
  • Express your opinions about certain books or articles you have read.
  • Spend a few moments considering the question you have been asked - it’s not a race, you are allowed to take your time. 
  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions! 
  • Be yourself, relax, and try to see it as a discussion about something you’re interested in.

For more information regarding the Oxbridge interview process, please see our Oxbridges interview resources and guides.

Meet our Senior Consultancy Team

Alison Bissell
Director, Dukes Plus Consultancy, MA Oxon

Theo Boyce
Head of Oxbridge Applications, MA Cantab

Thomas Moon
Consultancy Manager, MA Cantab

Sam Cox
Head of Client Services and Operations

Ishwa Salim
Consultant, BA Oxon & MSc Oxon

Claire Catuogno-Cal
Programme Manager, MPhil Cantab

Hayley Bendle
Head of School and Senior University Advisor for Dukes Plus Consultancy

Umut Arslan
Senior Careers Advisor

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