Graduate admissions

We offer a unique experience to our graduate students, including the opportunity to work with leading academics and with world-class libraries, laboratories, museums and collections. The Graduate Admissions pages of the University of Oxford website are designed for those applying for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford during the 2024-25 academic year

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Radcliffe Camera (Image credit: Tanongsak Mahakusol / Graduate Photography Competition)

Applications are now open for entry in 2025-26

Explore the full range of graduate courses that are accepting applications

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View over Oxford (Image credit: Elizabeth Nyikos / Graduate Photography Competition)

The world’s number one university

Oxford ranks top in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings

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Taking a photo at Nuffield College (Image credit: Flora Kozma / Graduate Photography Competition)

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The Oxford skyline in autumn (Image Credit: Rob Judges / Oxford University Images)

Support with applying for graduate study

Access initiatives including application fee waivers for students from low-income backgrounds

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Graduate students in front of the gates of All Souls College (Image credit: Ashley Tsai)

Application tips from our students and staff

Read advice from graduate students and staff before you apply

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Courses

Read our guide to graduate courses that are accepting applications.

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Fees and funding

Information on fees, living costs, scholarships and loans and advice on finding other funding.

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Applying to Oxford

Our detailed information will guide you through the graduate admissions process.

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This is Graduate Oxford

This is Graduate Oxford

The University has an international reputation for world-leading research, teaching and resources, and combine this with a beautiful and historic city, it is alive with activity, attracting students from all over the world.

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International applicants