Fee liability
Maximum liabilities quoted on this page are taken from detailed information contained in the University's Regulations on Financial Matters (Examination Regulations, Appendix I), which are the definitive source for information on University fees.
When do I have to pay my fees?
Students are required to pay their fees for the year no later than week 1 in the term in which they commence study or 7 days after the actual start date of the course if this is later. Students should contact their college to check payment arrangements as these can differ across the collegiate University. For further information on paying University tuition fees see our payments and refunds page.
What is my standard period of University tuition fee liability?
Length of fee liability means the length of time that you have to pay tuition fees to the University. Your normal period of fee liability will usually be the same as the standard length of your course. For further information see standard completion times and standard fee liability. Both expected completion time and standard period of fee liability are different for part-time courses. For graduate students starting research study in 2011/12 or later, the University will apply a termly continuation charge if additional time is needed.
What is my standard period of college fee liability?
You will not usually be expected to pay a full college fee once you have reached the end of the standard period of University tuition fee liability. Some colleges levy a continuation charge if you need extra time to complete your studies after reaching the end of the standard period of University tuition fee liability. Details are given under the college guide in the Graduate Prospectus.
What fees or charges are payable after I've reached the standard period of tuition fee liability?
Currently some colleges apply a termly continuation charge once students have exceeded the standard period of University tuition fee liability. Details are given under the college guide in the Graduate Prospectus.
The University will be applying a similar continuation charge for graduate students starting research study in 2011/12 or later (this includes any students progressing from a postgraduate taught degree to a research degree in 2011/12). The charge is £400 per term (there are three terms each year) which will apply to all students regardless of Home/EU or Overseas fee status. Further details, including information on the financial support associated with this charge, are available in our Continuation Charge FAQ.
Fees may also be payable if you need to re-sit an exam or need to re-submit a thesis or dissertation. More details on these fees are available on the other charges page.
Does the University apply any fees or charges in addition to University tuition fees and college fees?
Some charges are made in addition to University tuition fees and college fees, for example if you want to change your options after the deadline, need to resubmit your thesis, or need a transcript. More details on these fees and charges are available on the other charges page.
Information on standard completion times and standard fee liability by qualification
Undergraduate qualifications
Expected completion time: dependent on course but usually 3-4 years. See the undergraduate admissions pages for details on course lengths.
Standard fee liability: fees are payable for every year a student is registered on course.
PGCert/PGDip
Expected completion time: dependent on course.
Standard fee liability: fees are payable for every year a student is registered on course.
PGCE
Expected completion time: 1 year.
Standard fee liability: fees are payable for every year a student is registered on course.
BCL/MJur
Expected completion time: 1 year (3 terms).
Standard fee liability: fees are payable for every year a student is registered on course.
MSt, MSc (by coursework)
Expected completion time: 3 terms.
Maximum fee liability: 6 terms unless an exam is failed.
MSc (by research)
Expected completion time: 2-3 years.
Standard fee liability: 6 terms, continuation charges may be payable beyond 6 terms, see What fees or charges are payable after I've reached the standard period of tuition fee liability? above.
MFA
Expected completion time: 40 weeks.
Maximum fee liability: 6 terms unless an exam is failed.
MBA
Expected completion time: 32 weeks (excluding vacations).
Maximum fee liability: 6 terms unless an exam is failed.
MTh
Expected completion time: 2 years (6 terms) when studied full-time.
Maximum fee liability: 6 terms when studied full-time unless an exam is failed.
BPhil, MPhil
Expected completion time: 6 terms.
Maximum fee liability: 6 terms unless an exam is failed.
DPhil
Expected completion time: 3-4 years (9-12 terms).
Standard fee liability: 9 terms (for exceptions see 'DPhil - Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Centres' below). Continuation charges may be payable beyond 9 terms, see What fees or charges are payable after I've reached the standard period of tuition fee liability? above.
Students already awarded an MPhil, BPhil or MSt Legal Research by the University of Oxford may have their DPhil fee liability reduced by 3 terms. Students who started their graduate study prior to September 2006 may have a different reduced fee liability, please contact the Fees Clerk for more information.
DPhil - Interdisciplinary Doctoral Training Centres
Expected completion time: 4 years (12 terms).
Standard fee liability: 12 terms, continuation charges may be payable beyond 12 terms, see What fees or charges are payable after I've reached the standard period of tuition fee liability? above.
Programmes:
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division
- DPhil in the Biomedical Science Industrial Doctorate Centre
- DPhil in the Healthcare Innovation Doctoral Training Programme
- DPhil in the Life Sciences Interface Doctoral Training Programme
- DPhil in the Systems Biology Doctoral Training Centre Programme
Medical Sciences Division
- DPhil in Chromosome and Developmental Biology
- DPhil in Genomic Medicine and Statistics
- DPhil in Infection Immunology and Translational Medicine
- DPhil in Structural Biology
EngD
Expected completion time: 4 years (12 terms).
Standard fee liability: 12 terms, continuation charges may be payable beyond 12 terms, see What fees or charges are payable after I've reached the standard period of tuition fee liability? above.