University of Oxford
Oxford is a collegiate research university with teaching dating back to the 12th century. Around 26,000 students study here in 40+ colleges — and a large share are international. Teaching and assessment are in English across all programmes.
Why students choose Oxford (and the city)
World-class teaching with small-group tutorials; a historic, walkable city; huge libraries and museums; and an active college community. The city is compact (bike-friendly), packed with cafés, parks and riverside walks, and only ~1 hour from London by train.
Fields of study
Oxford’s teaching is organised into four academic divisions (plus the Saïd Business School and GLAM museums): Humanities; Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences (MPLS); Medical Sciences; and Social Sciences. Explore courses via the links above.
English-taught programmes
All Oxford programmes are taught and assessed in English. Applicants who are not exempt must meet the University’s Higher English requirement (e.g. IELTS 7.5 overall, minimum 7.0 in each component; or TOEFL iBT 110 with set section minima).
Tuition fees (examples & official sources)
Undergraduate overseas fees vary by course. For 2026 entry most courses fall roughly in the range below. Always check the official course page for exact, current amounts.
| Programme | Level | Typical fee (latest published) | Source / Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Undergraduate | £62,820 / year (Overseas) | Course page |
| Many Humanities & Social Sciences | Undergraduate | ~£37,380–£45,000 / year (Overseas) Exact fee depends on the course. |
UG fees overview |
| MSc Advanced Computer Science | Graduate (Taught) | £43,730 / year (Overseas, 2026-27) | Course page |
| BCL (Bachelor of Civil Law) | Graduate (Taught) | £49,660 / year (Overseas, 2026-27) | Course page |
| DPhil in Mathematics | Graduate (Research) | £28,980 / year (Overseas, 2026-27) | Course page |
Note: Medicine has different fee arrangements for clinical years; check the Medicine page for details.
Scholarships & funding
Undergraduate: limited centrally administered schemes (e.g. Reach Oxford Scholarship for students from low-income countries). College bursaries and external awards may also be available.
Graduate: substantial funding is available, including the University-wide Clarendon scholarships and many college/department awards. Apply by the advertised January deadlines to be considered automatically for most University scholarships.
Accommodation & living costs
- Undergraduates: colleges offer accommodation for all first-year students (on-site or in nearby annexes), and at least one more year.
- Graduates: provision varies by college. If your college can’t house you, the University’s Graduate Accommodation Office may offer rooms/flats (including options for couples/families).
- Living costs: the University estimates ~£1,405–£2,105 / month in 2026-27 (food, housing, study costs, local travel, etc.).
How to apply (international students)
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s): apply via UCAS by 15 October (year before entry). Many courses require an admissions test in late October (run via Pearson VUE), and some ask for written work. Interviews are typically in December.
Graduate (Master’s / DPhil): choose your course and apply online on the Oxford Graduate Admissions site. Funding consideration is tied to the course’s advertised deadlines (mostly December/January).
Student life
400+ clubs and societies, world-class museums (Ashmolean, Natural History), music and theatre across colleges, and famous sports (including the Oxford–Cambridge Boat Race crews training on the Thames/Isis). Colleges run their own balls, formal dinners and common rooms — the “mini-campus” community most students love.
Page last prepared for 2026 entry. Always verify details on the official course/University pages before you apply.