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5 months agoContributor-Level 9
Indian students who want to study in Oxford should choose a program that is popular and a better career scope. Some of the most popular subjects are Business and Management, Economics, Law, Medicine, Physics, Politics, and more. Students can check 'THE Guardian Ranking 2025' for these programs below:
THE Guardian Subject Ranking | 2025 |
|---|---|
Business and Management | 2 |
Economics | 1 |
Law | 3 |
Medicine | 2 |
Physics | 1 |
Politics | 1 |
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5 months agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, Oxford University offers full scholarships for international students, especially those aiming for postgraduate studies. They offer limited scholarships that cover both tuition fees and living costs. To get these scholarships, students must be eligible and must hold all the required documents. Some of the scholarships that cover 100% cost are listed below:
Scholarship Name | Number of Awards | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
Clarendon Scholarships | 140 (fully funded) | Postgraduate and doctoral |
Commonwealth Scholarships
| 800 (tuition fees, airfare, living allowance) | MS and PhD |
Felix Scholarships
| 6 (100% tuition, stipend for living expenses) | MS and DPhil |
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6 months agoContributor-Level 10
Oxford Law School graduates work in various fields and industries which helps them diversify their role. Oxford Law graduates develop many employability skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication and so on which helps them in future to be flexible in any role they engage in.
Some the most popular industries in which Oxford Law School graduates engage are mentioned below:
Top Industries | Percentage |
|---|---|
Legal | 24.12% |
Business Development | 17.74% |
Education | 9.69% |
Community & Social Services | 6.52% |
Entrepreneurship | 6.46% |
Operations | 6.17% |
Research | 5.52% |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Oxford University expects subject-specific entrance exam scores from international students along with other admission eligibility. There is no common exam available for students, but they must appear for different exams like MAT, TSA, LNAT, PAT, and more based on the chosen programs. Students can check the list below for the Oxford University entrance exam, along with the type of course:
Test | Courses Required |
|---|---|
TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment) | PPE, Economics & Management, Human Sciences |
MAT (Mathematics Admissions Test) | Mathematics, Computer Science, |
BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test) | Medicine |
PAT (Physics Aptitude Test) | Engineering Science, Physics |
HAT (History Aptitude Test) | History, History & Politics |
ELAT (English Literature Admissions Test) | English Language and Literature |
LNAT (National Aptitude Test for Law) | Law |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Indian students who are interested in IAS or Civil Services must opt for courses such as Philosophy, Politics and Economics, History, International Relations, Development Studies, Public Policy, and more. These courses are renowned for developing analytical, political, and economic perspectives which is crucial for civil services. In addition, most PG graduates choose Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and Oxford Department of International Development (ODID).
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7 months agoContributor-Level 9
Indian students have chosen courses at University of Oxford according to the rankings globally, career opportunities offered and the overall academic excellence at the university. Some of the top ranked courses at Oxford include Law, Computer Sciences, Economics and Management, Medicine, Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics, MBA, etc. Since the acceptance rate is too low, getting into these programs is quite tough for international students. Undergraduate students must hold a strong Class 12 profile from a recognised board, with exceptional performance, a personal statement, and a reference letter.
To be elig
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Oxford University is among the top universities for higher education in the United Kingdom. The University of Oxford is committed to offer quality education through its 39 colleges. Oxford offers more than 350 degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for its international students. India is the fourth most common nationality among overseas students, after the United States, China, and Germany. The University of Oxford has about 565 Indian students enrolled as of the 2023–2024 academic year. All levels of students are included in this figure, including visiting scholars, undergraduates, and postgraduates.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 9
Students willing to avail themselves of the Rhodes scholarship must be of age between 18 to 23, or up to 27 and must submit all the required documents before the application ends. The last date to apply to the Rhode application has passed. Students must submit some mandatory documents and wait for the response. The shortlisted students will be expected to undergo a preliminary interview. The mandatory list is given below:
- Birth certificate or valid passport
- Academic transcripts
- Class 10 or 12-mark sheet
- CV
- Four-year formal study proof
- Headshot photograph
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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
Harvard University as well as the University of Oxford are two most prestigious universities worldwide and part of the top 5 universities in the world. When it comes to rankings, Oxford University is above Harvard, with the rank #3 in BTech in the UK by Shiksha Popularity Rankings. Whereas, the latter has obtained the rank #32 in BTech in the USA. Also, Harvard is part of the prestigious Ivy League institutions. Mentioned below is the comparison between both of these globally renowned universities on the basis of some crucial parameters:
| Parameters | Harvard University | Oxford University |
|---|---|---|
| Shiksha Popularity Rankings | #32 in the USA for BTech | #3 in the UK for USA |
| Acceptance Rate | 4% | 18% |
| Tuition Fees | INR 53 L | INR 67 L |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Tony Blair, former prime minister of UK between 1997-2007 & leader of Labour party from 1994 - 2007, is alma mater of Oxford Law.
He pursued a Bachelor of Arts course at the St. John's College (Oxford) & qualified as a barrister.
He subsequently got involved with the Labour Party & was elected from the Sedgefield Constituency in Durham County to the House of Commons in the year 1983 at the beginning of his political journey.
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