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The Astrophoria Foundation Year is a fully funded, one-year programme for UK state school students with high academic potential who have experienced significant disadvantage or disruption during their education.

The programme enables motivated students to reach their academic potential through a supportive and challenging academic course aimed at developing their skills, self-belief and academic confidence.

Who can apply?

Eligibility

Find out if you are eligible to apply

How do I apply?

Applications

From UCAS to the FYAAQ

Admissions tests

New for 2027 entry

Information about the new admissions tests

Admissions tests

Group portrait taken in the Divinity School, Oxford. The Vice-Chancellor of Oxford stands on the far left wearing a red suit, and the Chancellor stands at the centre in a dark suit. At the right is the Director of the Astrophoria Foundation Year

Celebrating progress and achievement

05 March 2026

Students and staff gathered in the Divinity School for this year's celebration

Two young people walking through an Oxford college gate into a courtyard, overlaid with purple Astrophoria Foundation Year graphics.

Final week to apply for Astrophoria Foundation Year courses

07 January 2026

There's still time to apply to the Foundation Year, but the UCAS deadline of 14th January is fast approaching.