1. Is there a graduate application fee waiver?

   All applicants must pay the £75 application fee, including those applying for or awarded scholarships, except those eligible for one of the following waiver schemes:  a) Those resident in a...

2. Can someone else pay the application fee on my behalf?

   Yes, someone else can pay the £75 application fee on your behalf. We recommend that you arrange for this transaction to take place in your presence, in order to avoid needing to share your...

3. I am encountering difficulties with the 3D-Secure payment process. What should I do?

   We are sorry that you have encountered technical difficulties in submitting your payment via the online application form. If you are using Internet Explorer 10, please attempt to pay using an...

4. Is it possible to apply twice for the same research course?

   Applicants are not normally permitted to apply twice for the same course within the same admissions cycle. However, it may be possible to apply twice for a research-level course (e.g. DPhil...

5. What should I do if I am having difficulties paying the graduate application fee?

   The application fee can be paid by any Visa, Visa Debit or Mastercard.  If you are having difficulty paying the online application fee, please follow the below troubleshooting instructions...

6. I am unable to pay my application fee because my payment card has been declined

   You may experience difficulties when making online payments from bank accounts based in certain countries.  If you are unable to make your transaction, please contact Graduate Admissions via...

7. What is a Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) or Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) course?

   As well as its standard  DPhil courses, Oxford also offers four-year doctoral courses providing structured training and research experience in the first year, and a research project leading to a...

8. What is a CDT fee waiver, and how do I obtain one?

   Applicants for  Centres for Doctoral Training (CDT) courses  who have paid the fee of £75 for one eligible application, are entitled to apply for up to two related courses without paying...

9. I'm eligible for readmission at Oxford. How do I find my authorisation code?

   Students who are currently enrolled in the final year of a taught graduate course at the University of Oxford can apply for a DPhil course (without a break in study) without needing to pay an...

10. Can I apply for more than one DPhil programme without paying additional application fees?

    No; applicants must pay a separate application fee of £75 for each DPhil application they submit. The only exception would be in the case of applicants who are eligible for a Centres for Doctoral...