Moving to Oxford?
Get practical local help with where to live, how to arrive, what to prepare, and how to settle in during your first week.
For students, visiting researchers, interns, professionals, families, and parents helping someone move.
Who this is for
Settle in Oxford supports newcomers and families preparing for life in Oxford.
New arrivals
Practical support for people arriving from overseas, elsewhere in the UK, or another city.
Students and researchers
Help with accommodation areas, arrival planning, local basics, and first-week setup.
Families and supporters
Peace of mind for parents, partners, or family members helping someone move to Oxford.
Book a Free 15-Minute Intro Call
A free 15-minute introductory video call to understand your move, answer your first questions, and see whether a paid support package would be useful later.
Before you arrive
Prepare your documents, travel plan, first-week essentials, and key decisions.
Where to live
Discuss Oxford areas based on your university, college, department, work, and lifestyle.
First week setup
Plan transport, shopping, SIM, bank, GP, cycling, and local essentials.
Submit a free intro call request first. No payment is required before the first 15-minute meeting.
Settle in Oxford Services & Packages Brochure
A simple brochure with an overview of our services, support packages, and pricing, so you can quickly understand how we can help with your move to Oxford.
- Overview of services and package options
- Arrival planning and neighbourhood guidance
- Schools, GP surgeries, and local essentials
- Council tax, utilities, and TV licence guidance
- Transport options and convenient shopping spots
- Consultation options and next steps
- Practical support for your move to Oxford
Why download the brochure?
Downloading the brochure gives you a clear, professional overview of our services, package options, and pricing, so you can compare them easily and choose the support that best suits your move to Oxford.
It is a simple first step if you want to understand what is included, review the available options at a glance, and decide whether you would like to book a free intro call next.
Why choose Settle in Oxford?
- We are local and know Oxford from real experience, not just from guides.
- We know what new arrivals usually look for first, from accommodation areas to day-to-day essentials.
- We offer practical, responsive support tailored to your needs before and after you arrive.
- We aim to help you feel more prepared, organised, and confident about your move.
About Settle in Oxford
We are based in Oxford and created Settle in Oxford to help students, families, professionals, and new arrivals feel more prepared before arriving in the city.
Universities provide official information, but many students still need practical, local guidance: where to live, how to arrive, what to buy, how to get around, and what to do in the first week. This service helps you understand the real-life side of moving to Oxford.
Independent and practical support
Settle in Oxford is an independent service. It is not affiliated with the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, or any college.
We do not provide legal, immigration, financial, or tenancy advice. We provide practical planning support, local information, practical guidance, and preparation support.
For official university, visa, employment, tenancy, or accommodation rules, you should always check directly with the relevant university, employer, landlord, or official government sources.
FAQ
Answers to common questions before booking or downloading the brochure.
Is this a service offered by the University of Oxford or Oxford Brookes?
No. Settle in Oxford is an independent local support service and is not affiliated with the University of Oxford or Oxford Brookes University.
Can you find accommodation for me?
We can support your accommodation search by suggesting letting offices, helping you understand Oxford areas, preparing questions for landlords, comparing options, and booking viewings on your behalf where possible. This can save time and help speed up your settlement. However, we do not guarantee accommodation and we do not act as letting agents.
Can parents book a call?
Yes. Parents can book a call to better understand the arrival process.
Do you provide immigration or visa-related advice?
If you need help with a visa application, we can suggest qualified, regulated immigration lawyers or advisers who may be able to handle it for you. However, we cannot complete or manage the visa application process, and we do not provide immigration or legal advice.
What happens after the call?
You will receive follow-up notes, given your circumstances and your needs, with practical next steps based on what we discussed.