1. How do I apply for a graduate course?

   Graduate applications to Oxford are submitted using an online application form, which can be found on the Graduate Admissions website.   Before submitting your application, please familiarise...

2. How should I enter my qualification result on the application form?

   You should enter details of all university-level qualifications in the 'Qualifications' tab of the online application form . Up to five qualifications can be entered. When giving your answers for...

3. What does Oxford mean by a first-class or strong upper-second-class undergraduate degree with honours?

   A 'First' is the highest grade achievable for a UK undergraduate degree. This typically represents a score of 70% or more.    An 'Upper second' (2:1) is the next highest band, typically...

4. How do I apply for an English language test waiver?

   To request a waiver, please answer the relevant questions in the online application form . Please note that we are unable to accept or process any applications for an English language test...

5. What are Oxford's English language requirements?

   You must supply suitable evidence that you meet the English language requirement for your course unless English is your first language and you are a national of and have always been resident...

6. What is a DPhil?

   A DPhil is the Oxford equivalent of a PhD. Both ‘PhD’ and ‘DPhil’ are abbreviations for ‘Doctor of Philosophy’, which is an advanced research qualification usually involving independent research to...

7. Can I submit my graduate application before I’ve received my English language test results?

   Yes, you can submit your graduate application without providing your English language test results.  You can use our English language requirement self-evaluation tool for guidance.  As long...

8. 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...

9. How do I contact Graduate Admissions?

   Updated The best way to contact Graduate Admissions is to use our online query form to send us your question and we’ll reply to you by email as soon we can. We respond to the vast majority of queries within...

10. What is a transcript?

    A transcript is a detailed record of your marks or grades that has been generated by your current or former university. Usually this will be a document, either on paper or online, with a list or...