1. When can I apply for graduate courses starting in the academic year 2024/25?

   The new admissions cycle for Oxford's graduate courses, for 2024/25 entry, will open in September 2023.  To locate the application deadline(s) for your chosen courses, please consult the...

2. Can I submit my online application for graduate studies before my referees submit their references?

   Yes, please submit your online application as soon as you are ready to do so. You do not need to wait for your referees to submit their references, as these will be affixed to your application as and...

3. Can I reapply for the same graduate course using another application deadline if I am unsuccessful in my application?

   If you apply for a taught course and your application is unsuccessful, you may not make a further application for the same course within the same admissions year. It is only possible to apply for the...

4. Can a referee submit a reference by email?

   Referees should submit their reference letters using the online referee form. Your personalised link to the form can be found in the automated email notification sent to you after the...

5. What are the deadlines for graduate online applications?

   To find the deadline for a graduate course at Oxford, please check the relevant course page on the Graduate Admissions website . Some courses accept applications under more than one deadline...

6. What should I do if I cannot enter my previous university-level subjects on the application form?

   Applicants must enter their previous and current university-level qualifications in the ‘Qualifications’ tab of the online application form . A short video demonstrating how to complete this section...

7. When will I hear the outcome of my graduate application?

   Provided that you submitted your application correctly (including all required supporting documents and at least two references), a decision will be communicated to you via email and your...

8. How do I apply for a studentship which closes after the March deadline?

   Studentships provide funding for specific research projects. They may remain open beyond the March deadline used by the associated DPhil course. There are two possible ways to apply for...

9. What do the different application deadlines mean and which one should I apply to?

   You can apply to any deadline given on the course page for your course. Our December and January deadlines are the main deadlines for graduate applications and each course uses a deadline date...

10. Do I have to send the original documentation by post if I applied online and uploaded scanned copies of my documentation?

    There is no need for applicants to send in hard copies of application materials at the application stage, so please do not send them if you have submitted scanned copies with your application. If...