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Membership
The Oxford Union offers a range of membership options. You can hover over each icon below for a summary of eligibility criteria and payment options for each membership type
As part of our ongoing commitment to access, we are delighted to offer Life Membership at a discounted Access rate for eligible students. It is also possible to pay for Life Membership in termly instalments, and cheaper temporary options are available for students on shorter courses.
All members that live in Oxford are required to pay an annual facility fee of £10.64. For members on a University course this is paid in bulk for every year of your course. For further details on eligibility criteria and payment options for each membership type, please take a look at our Terms & Conditions.
Please contact enquiries@oxford-union.org with any questions.
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Who is eligible?
● Matriculated Oxford University students (including those matriculating in Michaelmas 2023)
● Current Oxford University Foundation Year students
What does it cost?
● £283.45 until 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
● £314.95 after 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
Other individuals eligible:
● Graduated matriculated Oxford University students
● Current students on a full-time course of 1+ years at an Oxford University institution (provided individuals at that institution can supplicate for University degrees/diplomas)
● Oxford University members with MA Status
● Oxford University congregation members in a full-time academic position
● Spouses of individuals eligible for Life Membership
● Current members of the Conference Olivaint, TCD PHIL, Cambridge Union, Durham Union, Harvard Political Union or Yale Political Union
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Access Life Membership is divided into lower, middle and higher rates
Please Note: Access Membership is only available to undergraduates
Access Life Membership: Lower Rate
Who is eligible?
Students eligible for Standard Life Membership, who are also currently either:
● Eligible for a Maintenance Loan of £9,359+
● Eligible for a Crankstart Scholarship of £4,200+
● On an Oxford University Foundation Year Programme
● Those with a household income of no more than £27,500, as evidenced by receipt of an Oxford University Bursary equivalent to a household income of £27,500 or less
What does it cost?
● £157.47 until 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
● £188.97 after 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
Access Life Membership: Middle Rate
Who is eligible?
Students eligible for Standard Life Membership, who are also currently either:
● Eligible for a Maintenance Loan of £8,318+
● Those with a household income of no more than £35,000 as evidenced by receipt of an Oxford University Bursary equivalent to a household income of £35,000 or less
What does it cost?
● £209.96 until 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
● £230.96 after 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
Access Life Membership: Higher Rate
Who is eligible?
Students eligible for Standard Life Membership, who are also currently either:
● Eligible for a Maintenance Loan of £7,224+
● Those with a household income of no more than £42,785 as evidenced by receipt of an Oxford University Bursary equivalent to a household income of £42,785 or less
What does it cost?
● £262.45 until 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
● £272.95 after 23:59 on Thu 19 October 2023
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Who is eligible?
● Individuals eligible for Life Membership
● Current students on a full-time course of 1+ years (or part-time course of 2+ years) at an Oxford University institution
● Current full time staff members of Oxford University, its Colleges or PPHs
● Current members of Magna Carta College, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford Centre for Hebrew & Jewish Studies, Ripon College Cuddesdon, Ruskin College, or the Sarah Lawrence Programme
What does it cost?
● £314.95 for courses of 3 years or more
● £237.25 for courses of 2 years (or 2 years left)
● £157.45 for courses of 1 year or less (or 1 year or less left)
● For staff members: £157.45 for three academic terms.
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Who is eligible?
● Current members of Abacus College, Boston University Graduate’s Association at St Catz, Boston University Programme in Oxford, Butler Programme at St Catz, Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Cherwell College, d’Overbroeck’s College, Greene’s Tutorial Establishment, EF Academy, EF International Language Campus Oxford, Ephraim Williams, European School of Management, Georgia University Programme in Oxford, John Locke Institute, Magna Carta, Oxford Academy, Oxford Associate Student Programme, Oxford Business College, Oxford International College, Oxford International Study Centre, Oxford Media & Business School, Oxford Tutorial College, Oxford Programme for Undergraduate Studies, Reuters Foundation Programme at Green Templeton, St Clare’s, Stanford University, Washington International Studies Centre
● Associate members of St Catz, Mansfield and LMH
What does it cost?
● £314.95 for 3 terms of membership
● £230.95 for 2 terms of membership
● £157.45 for 1 term of membership
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Who is eligible?
● Current students at Oxford Brookes University
What does it cost?
● £314.95
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Who is eligible?
● Individuals resident in or near Oxford who apply in writing to the Secretary, and are interviewed and approved by Standing Committee.
What does it cost?
● £314.95 entrance fee (paid at time of joining)
● £153.25 annual subscription (paid on each joining date anniversary)
