Oxford University Courses,Fees,Ranking,Admission

The Oxford University Courses is very competitive to get in with an acceptance rate of only 18% for 2020 undergraduate admissions. University received 21,515 applications for around 3,300 undergraduate seats. Philosophy, Politics and Economics course received maximum number of applications (2,219). Admissions were offered to nearly 3,840 applicants, and over 86% accepted the offer and enrolled to University.

Students can opt to provide college preference while applying or submit an open application. Open applications are alloted college by University based on the availability of seats. Usually, students with open application (if accepted) are allotted college which received the lowest number of applications for the applied course.

• Applications are invited through UCAS application for undergraduate admission.
• Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview round.
• University accepts TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge Certificate scores as proof of english proficiency.

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Highlights

Application Portal	UCAS Application/Graduate Application
Application Fee	Undergraduate: £18 Graduate: 150 (for MBA) 75 (for other programs)
Payment Mode	Credit Card/Debit Card
Acceptance Rate for 2018	18%
Enrollment Rate	86%
Undergraduate Courses Offered	50 approx
Graduate Courses Offered	350 approx

University of Oxford Application Deadline

Application deadline for 2019-20 session are as follows:

Program	Deadline
Undergraduate	UCAS: October 15 Written work: November 10 Portfolio: November 2
Graduate	Varies with Program

University of Oxford International Admission

University of Oxford enrolls over 10,000 international students from 150 countries constituting 43% of total student population. Over 8,000 international applications were received for undergraduate admission. China, followed by the USA and Singapore top the list for international students.(Oxford University Courses)

Admission Requirement for International Students

1. Details about previous qualifications and education submitted through UCAS application (for undergraduate admission)
2. Submission of University of Oxford Graduate application (for graduate admission)
3. Official transcripts along with certified English translation (for graduate admission)
4. Country-specific academic requirement
5. Evidence of financial support for at least a year
   1. Letter of sponsorship by government or sponsoring agency
   1. Bank Statement

English Proficiency Requirement for International Students

International applicants from a country where english is not the primary language should provide one of the scores mentioned in the table below, to demonstrate language proficiency:

Test	Standard Level Score	Higher Level Score
–	Overall	Per Section	Overall	Per Section
IELTS	7.0	6.5	7.5	7.0
TOEFL	100	Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24	110	Listening: 22 Reading: 24 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24
Cambridge Certificate (CAE and CPE)	185	176	191	185

Standard level scores are accepted for admission in Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics. Higher level scores are accepted for all other programs.(Oxford University Courses)

English Language Test Score Exemption

University of Oxford also accepts below mentioned scores of following programs as proof of english proficiency, in lieu of the aforementioned test scores:

Program	Minimum Score Required
English level GCSE	Grade B or Grade 6
English level O-level	Grade B
International Baccalaureate Standard Level	Score of 5 in English (as Language A or B)
European Baccalaureate	Score of 70% in English

Students who studied last two academic year with English as language of instruction, International Baccalaureate Program or Singapore Integrated Programme (SIPCAL) are not required to submit english proficiency scores.

International Students Visa Requirement

International students from Non-Europen Economic Area (EEA), admitted in a course of duration longer than six months, are required to apply for Tier-4 student visa. Other students can also use Short-term Student Visa. EEA students just need a passport or official ID for studying in UK.

Requirements for Tier-4 student visa

1. CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number issued by University of Oxford
2. Biometric Data: fingerprint and face scan (to be submitted at the nearest Visa Application Centre)
3. A current passport/travel document
4. Information about accommodation in UK
5. ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) Certificate for science, engineering and technology subjects

Short-term Student Visa can be used if duration of course is less than six months and no extension or work experience in the UK is required as part of the program. (Oxford University Courses)

Requirements for Short-term Student Visa:

1. Current Passport
2. Letter from University, written especially for Short-term students
3. Financial evidence

Note: Students should apply for visa within six months of receiving CAS.

University of Oxford Undergraduate Admission

Admission to some of the University of Oxford’s undergraduate programs require submission of test scores and written work. Written work can be submitted electronically or in hard-copy directly to the college. Students must get their test candidate entry number by 15 October as proof of entry to be eligible for admission.

Application Fee: £18

UCAS requirements:

1. Academic details
2. A personal statement describing the reason for choosing applied course
3. A recommendation letter

University requirements:

1. Completed UCAS application before deadline
2. Written work and test scores (for selective courses)
3. An interview (for shortlisted candidates)

Course	Subject Requirement	Test	Additional Requirements
Engineering	Mathematics; Physics	PAT	Not Required
Economics and Management	Mathematics	TSA	Not Required
Fine Arts	Not Required	Not Required	Portfolio
Computer Science	Mathematics	MAT	Not Required
English	Latin, Greek or English Language; English Literature	ELAT	Two Essays upto 2000 words

Note: Students can refer to the individual department’s guidelines for submitting written work.

Test Requirement for Undergraduate Admission

University of Oxford has specified test scores required to be submitted for admission in a particular course. These tests are conducted under administration of Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing (CAAT). Applicants must register for required test through a nearby test centre (school, college or open test centre).

Registration Deadline: October 15

Test Fee: Varies with Test Centre

Detailed information on some of the tests is provided below:

Test	Question Type	Time	Section	Required for
Thinking Skill Assessment (TSA)	MCQ, Long Answer	90 minutes 30 minutes	Thinking Skill Assessment Writing test	Economics and Management, Experimental Psychology, Human Sciences, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics, Chemistry, History and Economics
Physics Aptitude Test (PAT)	MCQ	2 hrs.	Physics, Maths	Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Physics and Philosophy
Classics Admission Test (CAT)	Long Answer	1 hr/section	Latin Translation, Greek Translation, Classics Language Aptitude Test	Classics, Classics and English, Classics and Modern Languages, Classics and Oriental Studies.
Mathematics Admission Test (MAT)	MCQ, Long Answer	2 hrs 30 minutes	Mathematics	Computer Science, Computer Science and Philosophy, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics and Philosophy, Mathematics and Statistics
History Aptitude Test (HAT)	Long Answer	1 hr	Based on a paragraph	History, History (Ancient and Modern), History and Economics, History and English, History and Modern Languages, History and Politics
Modern Language Admission Test (MLAT)	MCQ, Long Answer	30 minutes 60 minutes	Czech, French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish, Linguistics, Language Aptitude Test, Philosophy	European and Middle Eastern Languages, Classics and Modern Languages, English and Modern Languages, History and Modern Languages, Philosophy and Modern Languages
English Literature Admission Test (ELAT)	Long Answer	90 minutes	English	English Language and Literature, Classics and English, English and Modern Languages

University of Oxford Graduate Admission

University of Oxford offers various masters, diploma and doctoral courses under research and taught category. Graduate taught programs received 18,202 applications while research programs received 8,712 applications for 2017-18 session. 5,872 students enrolled to university out of 9,050 accepted applications.

Where to Apply:Graduate Application

Application Fee: £150 (for MBA)

£75 (for other programs)

Academic Requirements:

1. Official transcripts of institutes last attended
2. An updated Resume/CV
3. An interview (for shortlisted candidates)

Admission Requirement for some of the Master’s program:

Requirement	M.Sc in Engineering	M.Sc in Computer Science	M.B.A	M.Sc in Biochemistry	M.Sc in Mathematics
GRE/GMAT	Not Required	Not Required	Required	Not Required	Not Required
Research Proposal	Upto 1000-1500 words	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Letter of Recommendation	Three (one must be academic)	Three (one should be academic)	Two	Three	Three
Personal Statement	Not Required	Two pages	Required	Upto 1000 words	Two pages
Additional Requirement	Not Required	Not Required	Two years experience, Upto 250 words essay, Online Assessment Test	Not Required	Not Required
Application Deadline	November 16 January 25 March 1	November 16 January 11 March 1	September 6 November 1 January 10 April 3	January 11	November 16 January 25 March 1

Interview of shortlisted candidates are conducted in university only. Since undergraduate applicants shortlisted for interview are informed in November and interview is conducted in December, international applicants should apply for visitor/tourist visa at the time of filling UCAS application.

In some cases, college offering the applied course might decide to interview a candidate over telephone or video conference. Interview is not mandatory but is highly recommended to increase your chances of acceptance.

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