🇬🇧 University of Oxford — Tuition, Scholarships & Visa Pathway for International Students
QS 2027 #4 · £37,380–62,820 a year · Oxford
Quick Facts
| Location | Oxford, England, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Global Ranking | #4 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026). |
| International Students | Students from over 175 countries and territories; roughly 17% undergraduate acceptance rate, among the most selective in the world. |
| English Requirement | Typically IELTS 7.0+ overall with 6.5+ in each band, varies by course |
Tuition for International Students (2026-27)
£37,380–62,820 per year (2026-27 overseas course fees (clinical Medicine is higher)). Source: University of Oxford: course fees, checked 30 October 2026. Add at least £10,827 a year for living costs (study visa minimum; source below).
Real Scholarships — Not Just a List of Names
Rhodes Scholarship
One of the world's oldest and most prestigious postgraduate scholarships — fully funded, covers tuition and living costs, highly competitive.
Reach Oxford Scholarship
Fully funded undergraduate scholarship for students from select lower-income countries who otherwise couldn't afford to study at Oxford.
Clarendon Fund
Oxford's flagship graduate scholarship scheme — covers full course fees plus a living stipend, open to UK and international students.
College-specific bursaries
Each of Oxford's 39 colleges offers its own funding — check your specific college's financial support pages directly, as these vary widely.
💡 What This Actually Means
Undergraduate scholarships for international students are genuinely limited at Oxford — most international undergraduates fund their studies independently or through external/home-country scholarships. Graduate funding (Clarendon and departmental awards) is considerably more accessible.
Visa & Post-Study Work Pathway
Oxford graduates on the Graduate Route get 2 years of unrestricted UK work rights (postgraduate research students get 3), a strong springboard toward the Skilled Worker visa once you secure a sponsoring employer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxford good for international students?
University of Oxford is ranked #4 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, 2nd of the 5 universities in the United Kingdom covered on VisaCalc. International tuition runs £37,380–62,820 a year depending on the program. After graduating: graduate visa: 2 years (3 for PhD); 18 months for applications from 1 Jan 2027. Whether it is a good fit depends on your program, budget and career plans; use the cost calculator and comparison charts on this page.
What tuition does Oxford charge international students?
£37,380–62,820 per year (2026-27 overseas course fees (clinical Medicine is higher)), checked 30 October 2026.
What IELTS score do I need for Oxford?
Typically IELTS 7.0+ overall with 6.5+ in each band, varies by course
Can I work in United Kingdom after graduating from Oxford?
Oxford graduates on the Graduate Route get 2 years of unrestricted UK work rights (postgraduate research students get 3), a strong springboard toward the Skilled Worker visa once you secure a sponsoring employer.
See the full United Kingdom university landscape and visa pathway.
🇬🇧 UK University Tiers Guide 🔗 Official Oxford Website
Worked example: a full degree at University of Oxford
An international student starting a 3-year bachelor's at the lowest fee shown, budgeting the official visa living-cost figure. Rates are converted at the 29 Oct 2026 reference rates; use the calculator above to change any assumption.
| Tuition | £37,380 a year (lowest rate in the published range: 2026-27 overseas course fees (clinical Medicine is higher)) |
| Living costs | £10,827 a year (Home Office maintenance funds for 9 months outside London (£1,203/month; London £1,570/month) for applications from 30 Nov 2026) |
| Years | 3 (typical bachelor's length) |
| Total, fees flat | £144,621 ≈ ₹1.83 crore ≈ $192,443 |
| Total if costs rise 4% a year | £150,483 ≈ ₹1.91 crore |
| Most expensive programme, same assumptions | £220,941 ≈ ₹2.80 crore |
The visa living-cost figure is a legal minimum, not a comfortable budget. Scholarships are not deducted.
Sources
- University of Oxford: course fees
- XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50)
- Morgan Smith Immigration: maintenance rises from 30 Nov 2026 (HC 584)
- Exchange rates: open.er-api.com reference rates, 29 Oct 2026
How we checked this page
Fees for University of Oxford come from the University of Oxford: course fees; the QS 2027 position from XuanXiao: QS World University Rankings 2027 (top 50); living costs from Morgan Smith Immigration: maintenance rises from 30 Nov 2026 (HC 584). Checked on 30 October 2026. Course-level fees vary, so confirm your exact program on the official University of Oxford website before paying anything. VisaCalc is independent of University of Oxford. Not admissions or immigration advice.