Colleges in UK

According to different unofficial sources, Oxford University acceptance rate is around 17%, but as per the Oxford admission report of 2022, the University of Oxford acceptance rate is around 14% for undergraduate admission and 17% for graduate admission. The high acceptance rate at Oxfrod makes admission very competitive for international students.

In reference to graduate studies, the University of Oxford has mentioned that since that admission is very competitive, the admission requirements vary between programs, but in general, the academic departments look for students with the ability, curiosity, enthusiasm, and commitment required to pursue higher-level study there. Oxford University is committed to admitting students from all backgrounds and identities. 

Oxford University requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate Admission

All those Indian students who have a Class 12 qualification, studied with either the CBSE or CISCE boards are accepted, provided they have the following grades:

Note: State board examinations, NIOS Class 12 qualifications are not accepted

Graduate Admissions

Undergraduate Qualifications

If the graduate course at the University of Oxford requires a strong upper-second class undergraduate degree with honors in the UK system, the applicants must have either one of the below-given qualifications:

• A professional bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 60% for degrees granted by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 70% for degrees awarded by other institutes; or a cumulative GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0; 5.0 out of 7.0; 6.0 out of 8.0 or 8.0 out of 10.0
• A standard bachelor’s degree (3 years) from a recognised institute with an overall grade of 65% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 70% for degrees awarded by other institutes

Also, master’s degree holders from non-recognized institutes will also be eligible

If the graduate course at Oxford University requires a first-class undergraduate degree with honors in the UK system, the applicants must have either one of the below-given qualifications:

• A professional bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 65% for degrees granted by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 75% for degrees awarded by other institutes; or CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0; 5.5 out of 7.0; 6.5 out of 8.0 or 8.5 out of 10.0
• A standard bachelor’s degree (3 years) from a recognised institute with an overall grade of 70% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 75% for degrees awarded by other institutes

Master’s qualifications

If the graduate course at the University of Oxford requires a master’s degree in the UK system, then the applicants should have a master’s degree awarded by a recognised institute with an overall grade corresponding to the following:

• 55% for a pass grade in the UK system
• 60% for a merit grade in the UK system
• 70% for a distinction grade in the UK system

Oxford Brookes University is one of the most renowned public universites in Oxford, England that has been ranked #413 in QS World University Rankings 2024 and is home to over 2700 students from 140+ countries. It offers a variety of courses under the 182 undergraduate programs,  128 post graduate programs and foundation as well as professional programmes. Some of the most popular programmes at Oxford Brookes University for international students are International Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management, Computer Science, International Hospitality Management, Business and Management, Biomedical Science, International Hotel and Tourism Management and more. Additionally, offer a range of scholarships and financial support to help our international students with the costs of studying at OBU. It also provides students placement opportunities with top companies like Walt Disney, Hewlett Packard, Samsung, Bentley and more. Overall, it is one of the best universities in UK.