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University of Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom Graduate Route cut to 18 months from Jan 2027 Public Est. 1096 Urban

QS #3THE #1
#3
QS World Ranking
15%
Acceptance Rate
26,000
Total Students
~11,500
International students (45%)

About

Oldest English-speaking university; world-class in all fields

Type
Public
Founded
1096
Campus
Urban
Total students
26,000
International students
~11,500 (45%)
Acceptance
15%
Intl applications

Notable Alumni

Stephen HawkingTony BlairIndira GandhiManmohan SinghTim Berners-LeeBill Clinton (Rhodes Scholar)

Admissions Snapshot

Indicative cutoffs and deadlines. Always confirm on the official admissions page.

Test Cutoffs

A-LevelsA*AA – AAAIB38–40 pointsIELTS7.0–7.5TOEFL100–110BMAT/LNAT/MATCourse-specific

Eligibility

UCAS application + course-specific written work / aptitude test + Oxford interview (Dec). Indian board: 90%+ in 12th typical; predicted grades count.

Intake Deadlines

Michaelmas (Oct) — UGOct 15 (UCAS)
Most PG taughtJan 6 / Mar 4 (gathered fields)

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Scholarships Available

Scholarships matched to University of Oxford or UK. Check eligibility on the official page before applying.

Reach Oxford Scholarship official ↗
UG · Students from low-income countries unable to afford UK study · Full tuition + college fees + grant
Full funding
South Asia / SE Asia Regional Bursary official ↗
All levels · Automatic based on nationality and residency · £500–£2,000 reduction
£2,000
Global Academic Excellence Award official ↗
All levels · Minimum 60% or equivalent in previous studies · £2,000 discount
£2,000
International Welcome Offer official ↗
All levels · Early application for September/January intakes · Up to £5,000 fee reduction
£5,000
UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship official ↗
UG · Financial need + academic merit · Full tuition or £9,000–£26,000/yr
Full tuition
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship official ↗
PG · Outstanding academic ability; postgraduate · Full tuition + maintenance allowance
Full funding
President's PhD Scholarships official ↗
PHD · Top doctoral candidates · Full tuition + £21,000/yr stipend
Full funding
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships official ↗
UG · High academic standing; financial need · £5,000/yr toward tuition
£5,000/yr
5.0
★★★★★
1 student review · avg from testimonials

Studying in United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Estimated Costs

  • Undergraduate₹12L – ₹25L / year
  • Postgraduate₹15L – ₹35L / year
  • Living Costs (London)₹12L – ₹15L / year
  • Living Costs (Outside)₹9L – ₹12L / year
  • Visa Fee£490
  • Health Surcharge (IHS)£776 / year

Visa & Work

  • Visa TypeStudent Visa (Tier 4)
  • Graduate Route18 months post-study (post Jan 2027)
  • CAS RequiredYes (Confirmation of Acceptance)
  • Financial Proof£1,334/month (London), £1,023 (outside)

Admissions

  • Major IntakeSeptember
  • Secondary IntakeJanuary
  • Application SystemUCAS (Undergraduate)
  • Personal Statement3-question structured format (new)
  • ReferencesAcademic reference required

Student Reviews

u/uk_postgrad reddit
★★★★★
MSc Computer Science · Class of 2024
"Tutorial system is brilliant — you get one-on-one attention from world experts. The history and tradition add something special to the experience."
Pros
  • Tutorial system
  • Historic campus
  • Strong research
Cons
  • Short masters (1 year)
  • College system can be confusing
  • Expensive city

Data Sources

L2 QS World University Rankings (qs_ranking)
L2 Times Higher Education Rankings (the_ranking)
L1 Official