About the university
The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a collegiate university, made up of colleges and permanent private halls as well as university departments, and it can lay claim to nine centuries of continuous existence.
Oxford is ranked 1st in the THE World University Rankings 2027, 4th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 2nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027. It has more than 26,000 students, about 44% of them international.
About 560 students from India study at Oxford, most of them postgraduates. Most one-year master's courses ask for a first-class degree (or a very strong 2:1) and the university's higher English level. Deadlines for 2027-28 entry fall between November 2026 and January 2027, and applying by the January deadline also puts you in line for most Oxford scholarships, including the Felix Scholarships for Indian students.
Oxford estimates living costs for a graduate student at £1,405 to £2,105 a month in 2026-27, including accommodation.
- History
- The oldest university in the English-speaking world, with nine centuries of continuous existence
- Type
- Public collegiate research university
- Total students
- More than 26,000 (12,470 undergraduates and 13,920 postgraduates)
- International students
- 44% (THE World University Rankings 2027 data); students from more than 170 countries and territories
- Students from India
- 560 (90 undergraduate, 220 postgraduate taught, 245 postgraduate research)
- Student–staff ratio
- 10.5 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- Intakes
- October (some courses late September)
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
4th in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
1st in the world
Complete University Guide (UK) 2027
2nd of 130 UK universities
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £40,730
- Duration
- 10 months full time
- Intakes
- October 2027 (deadlines 13 November 2026 and 7 January 2027)
- English
- Oxford higher level (IELTS 7.5, 7.0 in each component)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £46,350
- Duration
- 12 months full time
- Intakes
- October 2027 (deadlines 13 November 2026 and 27 January 2027)
- English
- Oxford higher level (IELTS 7.5, 7.0 in each component)
- Postgraduate
MSc in Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science
- Fee / year
- £46,350
- Duration
- 12 months full time
- Intakes
- October 2027 (final deadline 27 January 2027)
- English
- Oxford higher level (IELTS 7.5, 7.0 in each component)
- Postgraduate
MSc in Social Science of the Internet
- Fee / year
- £40,730
- Duration
- 10 months full time (22 months part time)
- Intakes
- October 2027 (deadlines 13 November 2026 and 7 January 2027)
- English
- Oxford higher level (IELTS 7.5, 7.0 in each component)
- Postgraduate
MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology
- Fee / year
- £36,900
- Duration
- 12 months full time
- Intakes
- October 2027 (deadline 1 December 2026)
- English
- Oxford higher level (IELTS 7.5, 7.0 in each component)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- £59,930
- Duration
- 10 months full time
- Intakes
- Late September 2027 (deadline 27 January 2027)
- English
- Oxford higher level (IELTS 7.5, 7.0 in each component)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc in Social Data Science | 10 months full time | £40,730 | ≈ ₹49.7 lakh |
| MSc in Statistical Science | 12 months full time | £46,350 | ≈ ₹56.5 lakh |
| MSc in Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science | 12 months full time | £46,350 | ≈ ₹56.5 lakh |
| MSc in Social Science of the Internet | 10 months full time (22 months part time) | £40,730 | ≈ ₹49.7 lakh |
| MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology | 12 months full time | £36,900 | ≈ ₹45 lakh |
| MSc in Law and Finance | 10 months full time | £59,930 | ≈ ₹73.1 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
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Scholarships
- Full-time master's and DPhil, any subject
Felix Scholarships
Value: 100% of course fees, a living-costs grant of around £19,000 and one return flight
Eligibility: Indian nationals ordinarily resident in India with a first-class degree from an Indian university, no degree from a non-Indian university, financial need and a plan to return to India. No separate application: apply for your course by the December or January deadline. Up to 7 awards across Oxford, Reading and SOAS.
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Undergraduate courses set A-level-type grades (the Computer Science page asks for A*AA) or an equivalent; Oxford's international qualifications page lists what it accepts from India.
- Many courses also set an admissions test; the Computer Science page uses the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT).
- Undergraduate applicants whose first language is not English may also need to meet Oxford's English requirements.
Postgraduate
- Most master's courses on this page ask for a first-class honours degree or equivalent; Law and Finance and Global Health Science and Epidemiology also consider a very strong upper second.
- Deadlines for 2027-28 entry run from 13 November 2026 to 27 January 2027 depending on the course. Applying by the January deadline makes you eligible for most Oxford scholarships.
- No GRE or GMAT is sought for Statistical Science, Social Data Science or Social Science of the Internet.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Degree transcripts
- Statement of purpose, references and any written work the course page asks for
- English test score at Oxford's higher level
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (higher level) | 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component. All courses on this page require the higher level. |
| TOEFL iBT (higher level) | 110 overall, as stated on the Master of Public Policy page |
| Course level | Each graduate course page states whether it needs the standard or the higher level |
Accommodation and living costs
Oxford's colleges and the university both provide accommodation. University graduate rents for 2026-27 include all utilities, apply from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027 and are paid monthly in advance. Oxford's living-cost estimates for a single graduate student are below.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (Oxford estimate, graduate)2026-27 | £825–990per month | ≈ ₹1 lakh – ₹1.2 lakh |
| Food (Oxford estimate, graduate)2026-27 | £315–545per month | ≈ ₹38,430 – ₹66,490 |
| Total living costs (Oxford estimate, graduate)2026-27; £16,860 to £25,260 for 12 months | £1,405–2,105per month | ≈ ₹1.7 lakh – ₹2.6 lakh |
| Money you must show for the Student visaOutside London, for up to 9 months (GOV.UK, October 2026) | £1,171per month | ≈ ₹1.4 lakh |
Campus and location
Oxford is a collegiate university: alongside university departments, libraries, laboratories and museums, it has colleges and permanent private halls where students belong.
- Colleges and permanent private halls as well as departments.
- World-class libraries, laboratories, museums and collections.
- University graduate accommodation with utilities included in the rent.
- Students from more than 170 countries and territories.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Oxford is ranked 1st in the world by THE for 2027. After graduating you can apply for the UK Graduate visa: 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates who apply from 1 January 2027, or 3 years after a DPhil.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate visa length for applications from 1 January 2027 | 18 months (bachelor's and master's); 3 years (PhD/DPhil) | GOV.UK |
| International students as a share of all students | 44% | THE World University Rankings 2027 |
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FAQs
How much is a master's at Oxford?
Overseas fees for 2027-28 on the courses here range from £36,900 (Global Health Science and Epidemiology) to £59,930 (Law and Finance). Statistical Science and Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science are £46,350.
When should I apply for 2027 entry?
Now. Several courses have a first deadline of 13 November 2026 and final deadlines in January 2027. Global Health Science and Epidemiology closes on 1 December 2026.
What IELTS score do I need?
All courses on this page need Oxford's higher level: IELTS 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component.
Is there a scholarship for Indian students?
Yes. The Felix Scholarships cover full fees, about £19,000 for living costs and a return flight for Indian nationals with a first-class Indian degree and financial need. There is no separate form; apply for your course by the December or January deadline.
How many Indian students are at Oxford?
About 560, including 220 on postgraduate taught courses and 245 doing research degrees.
Sources
- Oxford: MSc in Social Data Science (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: MSc in Statistical Science (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: MSc in Law and Finance (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: MSc in Pharmacology (English requirement wording) (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: Felix Scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: graduate living costs (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: graduate accommodation rent information (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: about the university (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: Oxford and your country (opens in a new tab)
- Oxford: Computer Science (undergraduate) (opens in a new tab)
- THE World University Rankings 2027: University of Oxford (opens in a new tab)
- Complete University Guide 2027 league table (opens in a new tab)
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