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Funding

Funding for graduate courses is competitive, but the University offers more support than you might think. In the 2024-25 academic year, just over 48% of our new graduate students received full or partial funding from the University or other funders.
Applying for funding

Funding guide video

Watch this short video to learn more and get an overview of the funding opportunities that may be available to you.
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Scholarships

Get advice on how to search and apply for Oxford scholarships, as well as a range of external funding opportunities.

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Research Councils and Studentships

Find out more about Research Council funding, as well as studentships which fund specific research projects.

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Funding for under-represented groups

A range of scholarships are available to support applicants from under-represented groups to undertake graduate study at Oxford.

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Veteran affairs

The University can process applications for US Department of Veterans Affairs funding (also known as the GI Bill or Post 9/11 Bill).

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Employment

It may be possible to undertake a limited amount of paid work during your studies, either for academic development or support financially.

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