Oxford and Cambridge interviews, by course
Toby has ready-made practice interviews for 10 Oxford and Cambridge courses. Each course page explains how that interview works for 2027 entry, what tutors look for and how it's marked, with example questions, and links to a practice interview built for it.
University of Oxford
| Course | The real interview | Toby's practice problems |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Three online interviews of 20 to 30 minutes: two at your first college and one at a second | 30 |
| Mathematics | Online, two or three interviews of about 25 minutes, usually with two tutors and a shared whiteboard | 30 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Online, two or three maths interviews of about 25 minutes, usually with two tutors and a shared whiteboard | 30 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Online, usually three interviews of 25 to 30 minutes, with separate maths and computer science interviews | 46 |
| Computer Science | Online, usually three interviews of about 30 minutes, with two tutors and a shared whiteboard | 27 |
| Engineering Science | Online, two interviews at two colleges, about 30 minutes each, with two tutors and a shared whiteboard | 38 |
University of Cambridge
| Course | The real interview | Toby's practice problems |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Usually two interviews of 25 to 30 minutes, often one pure and one applied, online or in person depending on the College | 38 |
| Computer Science | Usually two interviews of 20 to 30 minutes, one on computer science and one on maths, online or in person depending on the College | 44 |
| Engineering | Usually two interviews of 20 to 30 minutes, often one on problems and one more of a discussion, online or in person depending on the College | 39 |
| Natural Sciences (physical sciences) | Usually two interviews of 20 to 30 minutes, often one maths-led and one on physics or chemistry, online or in person depending on the College | 53 |
Every practice problem comes with hints and follow-ups, and every result was independently re-derived. Facts last checked October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Oxford and Cambridge courses does Toby have practice interviews for?
At Oxford, Toby has Physics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering Science. At Cambridge, Toby has Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and Natural Sciences (physical sciences).
Are Oxford and Cambridge interviews online?
Oxford's interviews for these courses are online, on Microsoft Teams. At Cambridge, whether an interview is online or in person depends on the College.
Do I need to know programming for an Oxford or Cambridge computer science interview?
No. Computer science interviews at Oxford and Cambridge are about maths, logic and problem-solving, and no programming knowledge is assumed.
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