1. How do I apply for a graduate course?

   Graduate applications to Oxford are submitted using an online application form, which can be found here . Before submitting your application, please familiarise yourself with the  Application...

2. When are Oxford scholarships awarded to graduate applicants?

   Most Oxford scholarships are awarded between late February and June. The approximate date by which decisions are expected to be made will normally be given in the scholarship information, as linked...

3. In what file formats can I upload documents to my graduate application form?

   All documents should be uploaded either as a PDF file or as a JPG or PNG image files. Each document should not be larger than 4MB. You can convert Microsoft Word (or similar) documents into PDF...

4. 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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. How do I contact Graduate Admissions?

   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 do our best to reply to all queries within...

8. 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...

9. Can I correct an error after I have submitted my online graduate application?

   Once you have submitted your application, it is no longer possible to make changes to the application form via the online application system. Instead, please use the  Graduate Applicant Self...

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

    It is possible to request an English language waiver on one of the following grounds:  A - If you have previously completed, or are currently completing, a degree level course that meets all of...