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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. This website is designed for those applying in 2020-21 for graduate study.
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The world’s number one university

Oxford ranks top in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
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Image credit: Elizabeth Nyikos / Graduate Photography Competition

Applications now open for entry in 2021-22

Explore our A to Z of graduate courses, from African studies to zoology
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Graduate students in front of the gates of All Souls College
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Read advice from graduate students and staff on our blog

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Courses

Read our comprehensive guide to graduate courses open to admission for 2021-22 entry.

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Fees and funding

Information on fees, living costs, scholarships and loans and advice on finding other funding.

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Applying to Oxford

Our detailed information will guide you through the graduate admissions process.

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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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HOW TO CONTACT US

If you're thinking about graduate study at Oxford but don't know where to start, first consult our Where do I start? page for advice and guidance.

Before contacting us, check our website and FAQs to see if your question has been answered:

If you still have a question, contact us anytime using our online form and we'll reply by email.  Our telephone support line is closed until further notice.

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