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University of Oxford Graduate Scholarships

Offered by University of Oxford

Oxford expects more than 1,200 full or partial graduate scholarships for 2027/28. Many require only a timely course application.

Current status

Applications open

Oxford's 2027/28 graduate admissions and scholarship cycle is open. The University expects to offer more than 1,200 full or partial graduate scholarships.

Last verified: 22 September 2026

Next review: 1 December 2026

Quick facts

Current statusApplications open
Study destinationUnited Kingdom
Degree levelMaster's, PhD
FundingFully Funded|Partially Funded
DeadlineVaries by course/country
DurationCourse-specific
Study subjectsArts & Humanities, Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Education, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Earth Sciences, Health & Medicine, Law, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Last checked22 September 2026

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Are Oxford graduate scholarships open for 2027/28?

Yes. Oxford’s 2027/28 graduate admissions and funding cycle is active.

How many scholarships are available?

Oxford expects to offer more than 1,200 full or partial graduate scholarships to new students.

Is Clarendon fully funded?

Yes. Clarendon covers full course fees plus a living-cost grant.

What does this scholarship actually cover?

An umbrella record for Oxford's 2027/28 graduate funding portfolio, including Clarendon and numerous University, divisional and college awards.

TuitionVaries
Living stipendNot confirmed
AccommodationPartial
TravelVaries
Health insuranceVaries
Visa costsVaries by scholarship
Research allowanceVaries by scholarship

Other verified benefits

Oxford expects to offer over 1,200 full or partial graduate scholarships for 2027/28. Clarendon alone offers over 200 fully funded scholarships covering full course fees and living-cost support.

Costs not confirmed or not covered

There is no single Oxford graduate-scholarship package. Coverage varies widely by fund, course, nationality and college.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet the selected graduate course requirements and submit by the relevant December or January funding deadline for automatic consideration for many awards.

For most Oxford scholarships, including Clarendon, no separate scholarship form is required; the graduate application must be submitted by the course's relevant December or January funding deadline.

Prior educationCourse-specific undergraduate or graduate qualification
Minimum gradeHigh academic merit and potential
ExperienceCourse/scholarship-specific
Gender requirementNo restriction
IELTSDepends on host/course
Host institution requiredYes
Supervisor approvalConditional
Admission before applicationNo

Eligible countries

Scholarship-specific; many Oxford graduate scholarships, including Clarendon, have no nationality restriction.

Language requirements

Selected Oxford course requirements apply.

Which documents may be required conditionally?

  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Two reference letters
  • Research proposal
  • English test certificate

How do you apply?

  1. Choose an Oxford graduate course.
  2. Check its December or January funding deadline.
  3. Prepare and submit the complete graduate application by that deadline.
  4. Use Oxford's scholarship search for awards requiring any extra application.

Frequently asked questions

How many Oxford graduate scholarships are available?

Oxford states that it expects to offer more than 1,200 full or partial graduate scholarships for students starting in 2027/28.