The application process for our courses starts in September for admission in October of the following year
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You can find lots of useful information about studying at Oxford the selection criteria for admission, the roles of faculties, departments and colleges in graduate study, the costs of study, methods of application, and scholarships and funding on the University’s Graduate Admissions webpages.
The University prefers to receive applications via its Online Application Form; before you complete your application, please make sure that you refer to the University's Application Guide.
Application deadlines
| Course | December | Early January | Late January |
| DPhil in International Development | No | No | Yes |
| DPhil in Migration Studies | No | Yes** | No |
| MPhil in Development Studies | Yes | No | No |
| MSc in Economics for Development | No | No | Yes |
| MSc in Global Governance & Diplomacy | Yes | No | No |
| MSc in Migration Studies | No | No | Yes |
| MSc in Refugee & Forced Migration Studies | No | No | Yes |
The deadlines for 2025-26 entry applications are 12 noon (ie midday) UK time on:
- 3 December 2024
- **9 January 2025 - for the DPhil in Migration Studies only
- 28 January 2025
Please see the Graduate Admissions webpages and Application Guide for full information on deadline dates to make sure you submit your application before the correct date for the particular course for which you are applying. Any changes to deadlines will be announced on the Graduate Admissions webpages.
Overseas applicants
We welcome applications from all over the world. Whether you are from the UK or overseas, the application procedure is the same. You can find specific information for overseas applicants on the main University webpages for international students.