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Are you planning to apply for a MS or PhD at Oxford University? But don’t know the procedure or requirements related to your desired course. It’s all good we are here to brief you about the whole procedure and conditions.
The points we are going to cover today in this article are given below:
About the Oxford University
First of all, Oxford University is ranked the No. 1 in whole Europe, and 2nd best university in the world. The University of Oxford possesses a stellar reputation throughout the world for its research, teaching, and societal contributions. The university is providing excellent academic experience and wonderful learning environment for almost over 1000 years. Oxford University offers a vast range of subjects to scholars all over the world. Oxford University is divided into four academic departments: social sciences, medical sciences, mathematical, physical, and life sciences. The university's special area of strength is the sciences, and it is ranked no. 1 medical school in the world.
MS And PhD Programs Offered At Oxford University
The University of Oxford offers MS and PhD programs in a variety of fields. However there are also a bunch of individually tailored programs but the most famous ones are:
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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) the MSc is a theoretical degree, whereas the MPhil is research-based. While both are postgraduate degrees and both are generally studied after a bachelor's degree
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Master of Studies (MSt)
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Master of Science (MSc)
You can study for doctorate level degrees at Oxford University within 3 to 4 years and PhD programs the university is offering are
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Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil)
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Doctoral training programs (CDTs, DTPs and DEng)
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Master of Science (MSc) by Research
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Combined Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil)
Admission Requirements For MS
Please be aware that Oxford admissions are extremely competitive and that meeting only the minimal entry requirements will not guarantee an offer letter from the university. The academic department will evaluate your application on the basis of material and information you provide and compare it with other applications. The admission requirements for a MS degree at oxford are given below:
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A 4-year bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institute with minimum Grade A or a CGPA of 3.5 out of 4 or a Master’s Degree is also acceptable.
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No Age Limit for your admission to a MS degree.
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Minimum two academic references but three are advised.
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Written sample work or test (required for few programs only)
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Interview (required for only few programs)
Admission Requirements For PhD
Admission to a PhD program is a bit more difficult than a MS program because the admission is more competitive for PhD programs and only the best students get a chance to study PhD programs at Oxford University. The admission requirements for a PhD at oxford are given below:
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Master’s Degree from a recognized institute with a minimum CGPA of 3.75 out of 4.
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No Age Limit for your admission to a PhD degree.
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Minimum two academic references but three are advised.
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Test or Written sample work are required for PhD in Languages, PhD in Archeology, PhD in Oriental Studies, PhD in History, PhD in Theology, PhD in Religious Studies (Students have to send written samples in digital form not hard copies )
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Not all PhDs require Interview
English Language Requirement
Not all programs at Oxford University have English language requirements. However, some programs are demanding and rigorous and you will need to prove that you are efficient enough in English to take up your space in Oxford. You have to show your IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson score. Their minimum required scores are given below:
| Test | Standard level scores | Higher level scores |
| IELTS | 7.0 (Minimum 6.5 per component) | 7.5 (Minimum 7.5 per component) |
| TOFEL/TOFEL IBT |
100 (minimum component scores) Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 |
110 (minimum component scores) Listening: 26 Reading: 26 Speaking: 29 Writing: 29 |
| Pearson/ PTE Academic/ Online | 66 (Minimum 56 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. We do not require particular scores in the Enabling Skills) | 76 (Minimum 66 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. We do not require particular scores in the Enabling Skills) |
If you are a graduate of Oxford University, you don’t have to submit your English language scores again.
How To Apply For Admission At Oxford University
You can apply through Oxford University’s website. First you have to check all the requirements and dead line before applying to any course. It is recommended that you apply well in advance-three or two weeks before the deadline because in case of any difficulty you can discuss it with the academic departments, which can’t be possible if you apply on the last date. Following are the steps on how to apply for the admission:
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Select your desired program from Oxford University’s website.
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Make sure you meet all the requirements and there is still time of few weeks before the deadline.
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Select the “How to Apply” button, given on the top of every program. By pressing that button, the website will show you some rules and regulations regarding your course. Then press “Apply” button to make an account on Oxford University’s student portal.
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You will find the “Application guide” button at the bottom of your program details. Read it carefully and make sure to provide all the required documents or reference letters.
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If your application gets accepted, you will receive an offer letter from Oxford University through e-mail. Read all the terms & conditions in the offer made to you, carefully and then reply, whether you are accepting the offer or not.
Intakes At Oxford University
As we discussed earlier, admission at Oxford University is very rigorous & competitive. The overall acceptance rate of Oxford University is 17.5%, which is higher than the other leading universities, but still it means only 17.5% out of thousands of applications are accepted by Oxford University every year.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Most Frequently Asked Questions are answered below:
Q. Can I apply to more than one course?
A. Yes, you can apply for more than one course but you have submit separate applications for each course.
Q. Does Oxford University accept transfer students?
A. Oxford University does not accept transfer students.
Q. What kind of scholarship does Oxford University offer?
A. Oxford University offers 100 percent scholarship to extraordinary students, University will pay for the student’s residence, food and also plane tickets after the graduation.
Q. How long is a Masters at Oxford University?
A. Not all Master’s programs are 2 years long at Oxford University, some of them are 9-12 months long.
Q. Is English Test mandatory at Oxford University?
A. Not all programs require English Language Test, but for some program it is really necessary if you haven’t given any English Language Test, you can study English language courses at Oxford.
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