UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
- Country United Kingdom
- Founded In 1096
- University Type Public
- Phone Number 01865270000
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code OX1 2JD
- Website https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/international-oxford
- International Students 6772
- Size of Campus 0
- Male Female Ratio 1 : 0.86
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The University Of Oxford, established in 1096 and situated in Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English speaking world. In less than a century, Oxford had achieved an important set of learning and won the praises of popes, kings, and sages by virtue of its antiquity, curriculum, a philosophical system, and privileges. Throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, Oxford has added a serious new analysis capability within the natural and applied sciences, together with medication.
The University’s estate has been growing at around 5% per annum for the last 15 years. Over the past eight decades, Oxford has been making significant contributions to society not only locally but nationally and internationally as well. Oxford has situated about 60 miles north-west of London and today there are around 240 buildings across 13 sites in and around Oxford.
Oxford currently has a total enrollment of nearly 24,000 students including 11,930 undergraduates and 11,813 postgraduates. The majority of undergraduate students studying in Oxford come from state schools and the university also offers 350 different graduate degree programs. A world-class, modern, and research-driven university, Oxford is also ranked in the top six globally in engineering, life sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities.
Oxford has a strong alumni base of more than 350,000 alumni spread across almost every country on the planet. Oxford's research activity involves more than 70 departments, the colleges, more than 1,800 academic staff, more than 5,500 research and research support staff, and more than 6,100 graduate research students. From the past 800 years, Oxford has been producing some notable leaders such as Albert Einstein, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Hugh Grant, to name a few.
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Location
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
Programs
All Courses offered
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC MATHEMATICS
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
2 YEARS
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 59798
Exams Accepted
TOEFL, IELTS
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY M.PHIL INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
21 MONTH
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 35000
Exams Accepted
TOEFL, IELTS
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC SOCIAL DATA SCIENCE
United Kingdom
Duration
10 MONTH
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 35000
Exams Accepted
TOEFL, IELTS
MASTER OF SCIENCE M.SC COMPUTER SCIENCE
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 33000
Exams Accepted
TOEFL, IELTS
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION M.B.A
Full Time United Kingdom
Duration
1 YEAR
1st Year Tuition Fees
USD 77224
Exams Accepted
TOEFL, IELTS
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Ranking
| Ranking | From | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Ranking | 2021 | Times Higher Education |
| 2 | University Ranking | 2021 | The Complete University Guide |
Accomodation
Description
- Colleges provide accommodation for all undergraduate students during their first year of study and for at least one other year of their course
- There are about 30 different colleges. Each one has its own dining hall, bar, common room and library, and lots of college groups and societies.
- The University of Oxford provides on-campus accommodation to its postgraduate students also
- Graduate students can choose from standard rooms, en-suite or flats to live in
Scholarships
University of Oxford (OX) is a diverse place that invites students from 150+ nationalities and residencies every year. Presently, international students comprise approximately 30% of overall student population at University of Oxford. Reason being 200+ University of Oxford Scholarships available to international students, offered at the time of admission itself.
- For scholarships based on admission to University of Oxford, submit applications before the January deadline.
- Majority University of Oxford Scholarships are awarded between late February and June, after the confirmation of admission.
- International student scholarships at University of Oxford majorly cover tuition fees, cost of accommodation, travel and stay in UK.
- Oxford Graduate scholarships are mainly offered in collaboration with organizations, Foundations, and the UK government.
- 100+ external scholarships are offered to international students at University of Oxford, including Rotary Foundation Scholarship, Chevening Scholarship, etc.
Apart from entrance-based University of Oxford Scholarships, international students are also eligible for in-course scholarships awarded by their respective Faculties. Doctoral and research-based master’s students will be provided with a stipend from their thesis supervisors.
International students must remember that the benefits, eligibility criteria, and application process vary for several University of Oxford scholarships depending on their level of study.
University of Oxford Scholarships for Bachelor Programs
At the bachelor's level, international students are offered a small number of the University of Oxford Scholarships, which are centrally administered. All the scholarships offer students substantial grants which cover the living cost and tuition fee of their chosen Oxford UG program. For the 2020-21 academic session at the University of Oxford, the cost of attendance for an international bachelor student includes
- Living cost: 12,518 GBP- 18,150 GBP
- Bachelor Course Fees: 25,740 BGP- 36,065 GBP
Wth the University of Oxford Scholarships given below, international students get a chance to pursue their bachelor program at a nominal cost. Furthermore, selections of recipients are based on their academic performance and financial need.
| Scholarship Name | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Palgrave Brown Scholarship | Covers living cost |
| Reach Oxford Scholarship | Covers course fee, living cost, and one return airfare per year |
| Simon and June Li Undergraduate Scholarship | Covers course fee and living cost |
| D.H. Chen Foundation Scholarships | Covers course fee and living cost |
Application Process for Oxford Bachelors Scholarships
University of Oxford Undergraduate Scholarships requires applicants to complete a separate application form. Students must ensure that their scholarship application includes the following details
- Personal Information
- Course Details
- Financial Information
- Supporting statement
- References
The application deadline for all the bachelor scholarships at University of Oxford is February 12. The scholarship application form can be submitted via email or post.
- If you opt for email, send it to [email protected]. The subject of the email should be “Undergraduate Scholarship Application”.
- If you choose to send is by post, then mail it to:
Undergraduate Scholarships
Student Fees and Funding
University of Oxford 3 rd Floor, 4,
Worcester Street,
Oxford OX1 2BX, UK
Recipients of the Oxford undergraduate scholarships are expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievement at the University of Oxford.
University of Oxford Scholarships for Masters and Doctoral Programs
Masters and doctoral program students are offered the University of Oxford Scholarships in partnership with Foundation, donor, or corporate entity. The University contributes 40% of the funds for these scholarships, whereas 60% is contributed by the partner organization.
Like in the case of bachelor's scholarships, the University of Oxford graduate scholarships also cover the chosen program's tuition cost and living expenses. Some of the Masters and Doctoral scholarships available at the university have been tabulated below:
| Scholarship Name | Benefits | Eligibility | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Scholarships | At least 15,009 GBP for full-time & 5,003 GBP for part-time | Academic merit | Admission applications (January Intake) |
| Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship | Covers tuition cost and living cost (15,009 GBP) | Syrian/Jordanian/Lebanese/Palestinian nationality; UK 2.1 degree equivalent in UG; Foundation’s ELP requirement: 6.0 in IELTS |
Complete scholarship Statement |
| Felix Scholarship | tuition fee; Stipend for living cost |
Indian; First-class degree; Return to India on completion of program |
Admission Application (January Intake) |
| Commonwealth Shared Scholarship | Course fee and living cost (13,320 GBP) | Apply for an eligible program; Resident of commonwealth country like India |
Scholarship application before December 18 |
| Oxford-Indira Gandhi Graduate Scholarship | Course fee and living cost | Indian resident; Enrolling in masters or DPhil program |
Admission Application; Skype interview in April |
Prospective applicants of the University of Oxford Scholarships for Masters and Doctoral programs must be academically meritorious. This is one eligibility requirement that is common across all the scholarships.
The academic excellence of the applicants is judged on the basis of their performance in the completed bachelor's and master's degrees. While the University has not established any specific academic threshold to be considered for the scholarships, you do have minimum academic requirements for admission purposes- UK first-class degree or UK second-class degree. For the Indian students, the equivalent of
- the UK upper first-class undergraduate degree with honors is 75% or above in a 4-year degree program.
- the UK upper second-class undergraduate degree with honors is 65% or higher in a 4-year degree program.
Students exceeding these academic requirements will be given preference for the scholarships, at least the admission-based scholarships.
External Scholarships at University of Oxford
Apart from the University of Oxford Scholarships, international students can apply for external funding programs. Some of these scholarships available for Indian students are:
| Scholarship Name | Benefits | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Chevening Scholarships | Tuition fees, accommodation, travel | Masters |
| JN Tata Endowment (loan scholarship) | INR 1,00,000 and INR 10,00,000 | Bachelors, masters, doctoral |
| Oxford and Cambridge Society of India Scholarship | INR 1,00,000 and INR 2,00,000 | Bachelors, masters, doctoral |
| Rhodes Scholarship | tuition, travel expense, health insurance, and accommodation | Masters and doctoral |
| FINCAD Women in Finance | 20,000 USD | Masters and doctoral |
| Rotary Foundation Scholarship | Varies | Bachelors and masters |
External scholarships are managed by organizations other than the University of Oxford. Therefore, the eligibility, application process and deadlines will vary. In case you have any queries please contact the relevant organization.
