Funding

Funding for graduate courses is competitive, but the University offers more support than you might think. In the 2025-26 academic year, 47% of our new graduate students received full or partial funding from the University or other funders.

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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Clarendon Fund

Clarendon offers over 200 new, fully-funded scholarships each year to outstanding graduate scholars.

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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Research Councils and Studentships

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

US Department of Veterans Affairs funding

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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