How to apply to the University of Oxford

The University of Oxford is famous not only in Great Britain, but all over the world.It is ranked first in the Times Higher Education rankings and seventh in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.Its faculty members from various colleges and faculties receive the Nobel Prize.

Oxford is popular among applicants: in 2017, the competition was 20,000 people for 3,200 places among future bachelors.At this university, everyone will find a suitable program, because there are more than 350 of them in the field of business, social, humanities, engineering and natural sciences.We offer you to figure out how to enter one of the best universities and study here with a scholarship.

Colleges and dormitories

The university consists of colleges, which are multidisciplinary communities, and dormitories of a religious nature.Both are engaged in teaching students and bring together students from all over the world from different scientific fields.

All colleges are similar.The location of buildings, dormitories (we mean those for living), the age of the college and the number of students differ.When choosing, pay attention to the following:

• Does the college accept at all levels of study?
• Does the college offer the course you are interested in?
• What scholarships are possible for students?

Regardless of which college you choose, the program will be the same - there are only departments at the university level.That is, on the same program, you will study with students from different colleges.

Requirements for applicants

A third of students are foreign citizens.The university does not issue quotas for foreigners, and all applications are processed in a general manner.

General requirements for language proficiency.The university distinguishes two levels of language proficiency.The standard level (standart) shows the following points: 7 for IELTS Academic, 100 points for TOEFL.Levelabove the standard (higher level) requires knowledge of 7.5 points for IELTS and 110 for TOEFL.Other exams are also taken.You can read more about the language requirementshere .

Requirements for undergraduate applicants.Documents are accepted until October 15, regardless of your citizenship.Applicants take a test, which is required for some programs, and an interview, which is mandatory for everyone.In both cases, you must visit the UK.Sometimes applicants are allowed to be interviewed by phone or Skype, but this depends on the decision of the college.The interview is conducted to find out how strong the applicant is and whether he is ready to study on the program.

Requirements for applicants for master's and postgraduate studies.The list of required documents looks like this:

• Official transcripts in the language of your country and translated into English.If you have already graduated from the university, then you need a diploma.If you are still studying, then grades and information about credits (ECTS) for the entire period of study;
• Motivation letter or research project.One or both documents may be requested;
• Summary;
• Certificate of language proficiency;
• Three letters of recommendation.

Also on certain programs you will be required to:

• GRE exam results;
• Portfolio;
• Part of academic work.The text does not have to be published or rated.The research project is not considered as this item;
• A document that confirms the knowledge of another language.

Study Scholarships

In addition to UK Government ScholarshipsChevening Scholarship , there are many other ways to get funding.Below we have selected the scholarships for international students that are offered at the university and college levels.We have selected the largest of them.

ClarendonFund Scholarships .Scholarship for graduate and postgraduate applicants.Funding includes fees for education and housing.Your citizenship does not matter, you do not need a separate application.The scholarship will be awarded to candidates with the best academic achievements: excellent grades and active scientific activity.

Hill Foundation Scholarships.Scholarship for applicants from Russia, which covers tuition and living expenses.Applicants can apply for those who are applying for a second bachelor's degree and already have a degree, as well as masters and graduate students.Funding is awarded based on academic achievement.After studying, you must return to Russia for at least a year.Read more aboutfirstandsecondscholarships here.

Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Program.Master's scholarship that covers tuition and living expenses.Applicable to some programs lasting one year.After training, you need to return to your home country.

Dulverton Scholarships .Applications are accepted from applicants from Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia and others.Covers tuition and living expenses.A separate application is not required.

Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship .Scholarship for applicants for the 1 + 1 MBA program, which includes a year of study in one of the university's master's programs and the MBA program.The training lasts two years.Funding covers tuition and living expenses.

Reach Oxford Scholarship .Undergraduate applicants from the Republic of Belarus, Ukraine and some other countries can apply for a full scholarship.After training, you need to return to your country.Preference is given to candidates who have not yet received a bachelor's degree.

Second Undergraduate Degree scholarships .The Harris Manchester College scholarship is designed for undergraduate applicants who have already completed a degree.Funding is up to £ 18,500.Fellows are selected for their academic achievements.

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ORISHA MSc .Full scholarship for applicants,who enter the African Studies program.You are automatically considered for this scholarship when you apply to study.

Palgrave Brown Scholarship .Scholarship for undergraduate applicants from the Republic of Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and some other countries.Funding includes an annual living grant of £ 10,250.Fellows are selected based on financial need, but academic achievement is also taken into account.

For lawyers, there areThe Ewald Scholarship in LawandThe Honore Scholarship in Lawup to £ 14,000 provided by The Queen's College.

Polonsky Foundation Grants for International Graduate Students.The scholarship is for one year, but each time you can reapply.Funding includes £ 6,000 and covers Lincoln College students.

The Eric Stone Graduate Scholarshipup to £ 22,000 for graduate students studying history at Keble College.

There are also many partial scholarships, up to £ 5,000 per year.You can find out about them on the pages of colleges.Here are some of them:

• Alan Tayler Scholarship , which is provided for applicants and graduate students at the Mathematical Institute.
• Berlinski-Jacobson Graduate Scholarship .Scholarship for applicants and students who pursue a degree in the humanities or social sciences.
• Ghosh Graduate Scholarshipfor those planning to pursue a liberal arts degree.

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