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.
Applications are submitted via the University’s Online Application Form. As you complete your application, please refer to the University's Application Guide and also the entry requirements specific to your course from the course page on the University’s Graduate Admissions site.
Application deadlines
| Course | December | Early January | Late January |
| DPhil in International Development | No | Yes | No |
| 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 2027-28 entry applications are 12 noon (ie midday) UK time on:
- 2 December 2026
- **7 January 2027 - for the two DPhil degrees only
- 26 January 2027
Please see the individual course page for the degree you are applying for on the Graduate Admissions webpages and the Application Guide for full information on deadline dates to make sure you submit your application before the correct date for that course. Any changes to deadlines will be announced on the Graduate Admissions webpages.
Supporting materials
English language certificates must be submitted by any applicant whose first language is not English who has not successfully completed a degree course in the UK within the two years prior to the start of the course for which they are applying.
For the MSc in Economics for Development, a GRE certificate must be submitted by all applicants.
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.