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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 2025-26 academic year.
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Duke Humfrey's Library, part of the Bodleian Library
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Graduate open days and events

Check out our range of online and in-person events for prospective applicants
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Radcliffe Camera (Image credit: Tanongsak Mahakusol / Graduate Photography Competition)

Graduate courses now open for 2026-27 entry

Browse our wide selection of courses from postgraduate certificates to doctorates
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The world’s number one university

Oxford ranks top in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
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Courses

On our graduate course pages you'll find essential information about each department and the courses they offer, to help you to narrow your focus to a particular course.

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International applicants

Around two-thirds of Oxford's graduate students come from outside the UK. We are always looking for the brightest students from all over the world to undertake graduate study here.

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Application Guide

This guide explains how to complete the graduate application form and provide supporting documents.

Course finder
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DPhil Particle Physics Graduate Online Open Day

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10Dec

Master of Fine Arts Online Open Day

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11Dec

MSc in Sustainable Development Online Open Day

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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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Fees and funding

Graduate study at Oxford is a rewarding experience, but also a significant investment. We seek applications from students of the very highest calibre, irrespective of background or personal circumstances.

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