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Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and lays claim to nine centuries of continuous existence. As an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research, Oxford attracts students and scholars from across the globe, with almost a quarter of our students from overseas. More than 130 nationalities are represented among a student population of over 18,000.
Oxford is a collegiate university, with 39 self-governing colleges related to the University in a type of federal system. There are also seven Permanent Private Halls, founded by different Christian denominations. Thirty colleges and all halls admit students for both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Seven other colleges are for graduates only; one has Fellows only, and one specializes in part-time and continuing education.
There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.

Oxford is one of Europe's most innovative and entrepreneurial universities. Drawing on an 800-year tradition of discovery and invention, modern Oxford leads the way in creating jobs, wealth, skills and innovation for the 21st century. The leading UK university for knowledge transfer and commercial spin-outs, Oxford was also the UK pioneer in developing a university intellectual property policy.

Each year, Oxford welcomes students with great potential, at both undergraduate and graduate level, from all over the globe. Our students are attracted by the chance to study at an internationally-renowned seat of learning, with a centuries-old reputation for outstanding academic achievement and innovation.
Oxford meets the needs of students, teachers and the international research community with an extremely rich and diverse range of library resources provided by over 100 separate libraries.
Oxford's museums and collections are world renowned. They provide an important resource for scholars internationally, and welcome visits from members of the public. Admission is free, except for the Botanic Garden, where visitors are charged a small admission fee, and Christ Church Picture Gallery, which makes a small charge, with concessions for children, students and senior citizens.
Faculty
Number of Faculty Staff FTE: 4,553
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting faculty staff who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as 'research only' should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff FTE: 1,775
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Undergraduate Information
Number of Undergraduate Students FTE: 12,237
Number of students pursuing a BachelorÂ’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associateÂ’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students FTE: 1,562
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'undergraduate degree program' they should be included under 'international undergraduate students' . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 12,341
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees £ GBP 3,225
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Graduate / Postgraduate Information
Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students FTE: 6,698
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students FTE: 3,812
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as 'postgraduate degree program', they should be included under 'international postgraduate students'. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under 'Total International Students'.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees £ GBP 13,900
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees £ GBP 5,130
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Students
Total Students Headcount: 23,620 FTE: 18,667
Total number of students.
Total International Students Headcount: 5,400 FTE: 5,018
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term 'international' is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. In case of dual citizenship, the 'deciding' criteria should be 'citizenship obtained through birth', basically first passport obtained.
Average International Student Fees £ GBP 13,121
Average tuition fees per year that an international student would be expected to pay for any course
Average Domestic Student Fees £ GBP 4,178
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for any program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Number of Male Students Headcount: 11,036
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students Headcount: 9,294
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university
Graduate Output
Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study 45%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.
Proportion of Graduates Employed 95%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded 849
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months
Applications
Total Number of Applications 13,639
Total number of applications your institution received in the last 12 months for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses
Careers Support
Number of Full-Time Careers Advisors Headcount: 14
Total number of staff employed by your institution on a full-time basis who are exclusively responsible for career support for your students (undergraduate and/or postgraduate)
Range of Fees

There are different types of fees and expenses that you will need to plan for and pay. As a guide, please check out following link: http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/finance/fees.shtml

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

English is the language of instruction for all programmes offered at Oxford and it is mandatory that all theses or examination papers are written in English. The University has approved both a standard and a higher level of required ability in English and departments may select which is most appropriate for the individual research programme of study concerned. For all taught programmes the higher level of required English will be mandatory. If your first language is not English, you must supply suitable evidence (an original certificate that is not more than two years old and issued by the responsible body) that you have reached the relevant standard before you may be offered a place. The University recognises only certain English tests and these requirements are set out in the table below. See following website for more detail:
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/english.shtml

Accommodation

The Land Agent's and Accommodation Office is responsible for the letting and management of University Housing. We have various sites and properties throughout Oxford, ranging from study bedrooms to purpose built sites housing singles, couples and families. See http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/accommodation/ for more details. Details of accommodation provided by individual Colleges are available on their own websites.

Entry Requirements

The normal minimum qualification to be eligible for admission as a graduate student at Oxford is the completion of a Bachelor's degree with a first or upper second class honours or the international equivalent (see www.naric.org.uk for advice on how international degrees compare). However, previous academic excellence is key and students who are accepted for graduate study at Oxford tend to have been those who achieved the very highest results of their graduating class.
Specific entry requirements for your programme are detailed in the relevant subject sections of the prospectus or, of course, you may contact the department directly.
Not all programmes will require a first degree in the same subject area and there are some courses, in particular some of those offered by the Department of Continuing Education, which will take relevant experience or alternative backgrounds into consideration.

Ahmet Ertegun Bogazici Award. 1 available @ GBP 11,750

The Ahmet Ertegun Education Trust aims to enable academically outstanding graduates of Bogazici University in Turkey to undertake Master's study at Oxford.
Graduates of Bogazici University ONLY

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/bogazici.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

Chinese Ministry of Education-University of Oxford Scholarships. 10 available @ GBP 10,500

This scheme aims to provide Chinese students who demonstrate both academic excellence and leadership potential the opportunity to study for a DPhil at the University of Oxford.
) Must have graduated from one of the 211 project universities.

2) Academic excellence

3) The potential to become leaders in their field, decision-makers and opinion formers within China

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/cmeoxford.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award (DHPA). 5 available @ GBP 12,940

aims to enable academically outstanding students to take up their places at Oxford. The awards are sponsored by Oxford University Press and are only available at the University of Oxford. Decisions on awards are based solely on academic merit.

Application Process
You cannot apply for this award directly. Suitable candidates will either be nominated by the relevant academic department or will be able to respond to an advertisement placed by a department with an award. In either case, you must apply to Oxford for admission to a graduate course.

Deadline
1st January 1970

Eprime Eshag Senior Scholarships. 0 available @ USD 500

awarded on basis of academic merit and postgraduate potential. Each scholar receives £500 and one free high table dinner per term.

Specialisation
Area of Development Studies, Economics, Politics and International Relations

Application Process
Send CV and statement of interests and proposals to the Tutor for Graduates,

Deadline
29th April 2005

Jenkins Memorial. 4 available @ GBP 10,000

The Jenkins Memorial Fund was established in honour of the late Lord Jenkins of Hillhead, former Chancellor of the University. The scholarships will be available for students from other Universities within the Europaeum association who will be embarking on a course of study in the humanities or social sciences in October 2009.

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/jenkins.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

K C Wong Education Foundation scholarships. 3 available @ GBP 8,400

The K C Wong Education Foundation's objectives are to promote and advance education at all levels in China. In furtherance of these aims, the Foundation has been working in partnership with the University of Oxford for many years to enable Chinese students to undertake doctoral study at Oxford
Nationals of (and currently resident in) People's Republic of China. Please note that this does not include those from Hong Kong SAR or Macau SAR
Applicants must not currently be working or studying in the UK. You should have a Master's degree, or have completed a Master's degree, before you start your course at Oxford.

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/kcwong.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

Karim Rida Saïd Fund scholarships. 6 available @ GBP 10,500

As part of the Saïd Foundation, the Karim Rida Saïd Fund (KRSF)'s Further Education Programme has been supporting students from the Middle East since 1984 to study for a Masters degree at Oxford.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their commitment to the future development of the region

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/krsf.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

Oppenheimer Fund scholarships. 2 available @ GBP 6,500

Helping graduate students from South Africa with a place to study at Oxford.

Application Process
Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Clarendon Fund in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/oppenheimr.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

ORISHA Studentships - African Studies MSc Studentship. 1 available @ GBP 10,000

All applicants to the African Studies MSc course can apply for an ORISHA scholarship.

Application Process
In order to be considered for the ORISHA scholarship you must tick the ORISHA box in the funding section of your admissions application and you must name St. Cross OR St. Antony’s colleges as your top college choice.

Deadline
1st January 1970

Oxford Kobe scholarships. 2 available @ GBP 10,500

To enable Japanese graduate students to study at Oxford
In addition to the University's admissions requirements, applicants should have a first degree with marks at a high standard

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/oxfordkobe.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

Pirie-Reid Scholarship. 2 available @ GBP 10,500

Pirie-Reid is a small trust fund, which is used for a scholarships benefiting Scottish students coming to Oxford.

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/pririereid.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

Prendergast Bequest. 10 available @ GBP 2,000

The Bequest does not provide full scholarships for study at the University, but, in general, is used to support students in need of smaller sums for maintenance and for specific projects.
Republic of Ireland

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/prendergst.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

Santander Abbey scholarships. 8 available @ GBP 10,000

Abbey now provides a number of partial scholarships for postgraduate students from the Santander Universities network. The scholarships are for Master's students who have the intention of continuing their studies at doctoral level.
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela.
You must be intending to continue your studies at doctoral level. Preference will be given to students who have done their first degree at one of the universities in the Santander network in the countries listed above.

Application Process
Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Santander Abbey Scholarship in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form.

Deadline
1st January 1970

Sasakawa Fund scholarships. 2 available @ GBP 5,000

The Sasakawa Fund is funded by a benefaction from the Japan Shipbuilding Industry Foundation to be applied to the advancement within Oxford University of knowledge and understanding of Japan
Unavailable to MSc Modern Japanese Studies, but otherwise available in all subjects for Japanese nationals to study in Oxford and any subject requiring some period of study in Japan for non-Japanese nationals.

Application Process
New students: Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting Sasakawa in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form.

Continuing students: Apply using the SFS0910 form

Deadline
1st January 1970

Talentia Scholarship Programme. 200 available @ EUR 6,500

The Talentia Programme aims to create a new generation of bilingual Andalusian graduates by enabling outstanding graduates to study at the world's best universities
You should have obtained a university degree at an Andalusian university

You should have worked in a company with registered address in Andalusia during the year prior to your application

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/talentia.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme. 40 available @ GBP 12,940

programme aims to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow primarily from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa by providing outstanding university graduates and young professionals with the opportunity to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford. Scholars also participate in a comprehensive programme of leadership-skills development, long-term mentoring and networking

Application Process
Apply at the same time as you apply to Oxford by selecting 'Weidenfeld' in the Funding Section of the University's Graduate Application Form or the SFS0910 form (for Weidenfeld Scholars already at Oxford).

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/weidenfeld.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

UK China Scholarships for Excellence. 55 available @ GBP 10,500

The Scholarships for Excellence scheme aims to enable outstanding doctoral students from the UK and China to study in each other's country. It supports students at many of the UK's strongest research universities

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/ukchinaex.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

University of Oxford Croucher Scholarships (UOCS). 4 available @ GBP 12,940

The UOCS scheme aims to provide students who are able to demonstrate academic excellence with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate research study at the University of Oxford. The scheme is jointly funded by the Croucher Foundation and the University of Oxford.
Permanent Hong Kong residents
First class honours or equivalent in first degree OR a substantive postgraduate degree at Master's level or above

Application URL
http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/studentfunding/scholarship_profiles/croucher.shtml

Deadline
1st January 1970

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