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The University offers general guidance on the types of qualifications and grades from countries outside the UK that would usually be considered to meet its minimum entry requirements.

You should also make sure that you meet the entry requirements for the specific course you are applying to, as specified on each course page. Academic departments may use other sources of information on grading standards, eg within your specific subject area, in setting both entry requirements and offer conditions for individual courses.

How to use this guidance

This guidance is intended as a source of information to help you decide whether your qualifications are likely to offer a suitable background for applying to a graduate course at Oxford, alongside the entry requirements for your specific course.

This overview information is offered for the countries from which the University receives a high number of applications and/or queries and does not cover every type of qualification and grading scale which may be considered an acceptable basis for a competitive application to Oxford. There can also be significant complexity and variability within any national system of higher education which can affect how a particular grade is considered, eg differences in grading between institutions.

Please note that admissions to Oxford are very competitive and that meeting the minimum entry requirements will not guarantee an offer of a place.

The academic department will review your application on the basis of the materials you provide and in relation to other applications to the course.

Countries for which guidance is available

If guidance for your country is not shown below and you would like to discuss your suitability for a graduate course, contact the academic department using the details provided on thecourse page.

A

Australia

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a Bachelor Degree with an overall grade of a Distinction; or
  • a Bachelor Honours Degree with an overall grade of Second Class (Upper/A/1) Division.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a Bachelor Degree with an overall grade of a Higher Distinction, with a percentage of 80% (from Universities using a 80%-100% range) or 85% (from universities using a 85%-100% range); or
  • a Bachelor Honours Degree with an overall grade of First Class.

Masters’ qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need:

  • a Master’s Degree with an overall grade of a Credit (66%) for a Pass equivalent;
  • a Master’s Degree with an overall grade of a Second Class (Upper Division) or Distinction for a Merit equivalent; or
  • a Master’s Degree with an overall grade of a High Distinction for a Distinction equivalent.

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B

Brazil

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a Título de Bacharel with an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10;
  • a Título de [subject area] with an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10; or
  • a Título de Licenciado/a (when awarded after a minimum of four years) with an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10.

Due to the high variation in grading practices between institutions, these grading standards are approximate and provided for general reference only. Assessors are advised to consult the individual institution’s grading system and to look closely at individual grades as well as any overall grade.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a Título de Bacharel with an overall grade of 9 out of 10;
  • a Título de [subject area] with an overall grade of 9 out of 10; or
  • a Título de Licenciado/a (when awarded after a minimum of four years) with an overall grade of 9 out of 10.

Masters’ qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a Título de Mestre;
  • a Grau de Mestre; or
  • a Diploma de Mestre.

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C

Canada

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need:

  • a bachelor’s (honours) degree or a general four-year bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of ‘B+’ or76%, a GPA of 3.1 out of 4.0, or a GPA of 7 out of 9;
  • bachelor’s degree (Baccalauréat/Bachelier, without honours) from Quebec with an overall of ‘B+’ or 76%, a GPA of 3.1 out of 4.0; or a GPA of 7 out of 9: or
  • an applied bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of ‘B+’or 76%, a GPA of 3.1 out of 4.0, or a GPA of 7 out of 9.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need one of the above qualifications with an overall grade of ‘A’ or 83%, a GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0 or a GPA of 8 out of 9.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a master’s degree/Maîtrise or Master of Philosophy. An overall grade of ‘B+’ or 77%, or a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0, is usually considered equivalent to a merit grade in the UK system.

China

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of 85% from a Double First Class University, former Project 985 or Project 211 institution or 90% from other institutions. Applicants with scores of less than 90% from other institutions should also have at least a passing grade in a master’s degree.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a first-class undergraduate degree with honours in the UK system, you will usually need an overall score of 90% from a Double First Class University, former Project 985 or Project 211 institution or 95% from other institutions. Applicants with scores of less than 95% from other institutions should also have at least a passing grade in a master’s degree.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree with an overall grade corresponding to the following:

  • 60% for a passing grade in the UK system
  • 80% from a Double First Class University, former Project 985 or Project 211 institution, or 85% from other institutions, for a merit grade in the UK system
  • 88% from a Double First Class University, former Project 985 or Project 211 institution, or 90% from other institutions, for a distinction grade in the UK system.

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E

Egypt

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires astrong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an overall grade of 80% (‘B+’) or‘Very Good’, or a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires afirst-class undergraduate degree with honours in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an an overall grade of 85% (‘A’) or ‘Excellent’, ora GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree (Majister) with an overall grade corresponding to the following:

  • 50% (‘C’) for a passing grade in the UK system
  • 80% (‘B’) for a merit grade in the UK system
  • 90%(‘A’) for a distinction grade in the UK system.

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F

France

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • Licence/Grade de Licence from a Grande École with an overall grade of 13 out of 20;
  • Licence/Grade de Licence (post-2009)from other universities with an overall grade of 14 out of 20;
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 13 out of 20; or
  • Maîtrise (pre-2009) with an overall grade of 14 out of 20.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires afirst-class undergraduate degree with honours in the UK system, youwill usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • Licence/Grade de Licencefrom aGrande École with an overall grade of 14.5 out of 20;
  • Licence/Grade de Licence from other universities with an overall grade of 16 out of 20;
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 14.5 out of 20; or
  • Maîtrise (pre-2009 qualification) with an overall grade of 16 out of 20.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur with Grade de Master
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées
  • Diplôme de Master/Grade de Master.

You will usually need an overall grade of 13 out of 20 for amerit grade in the UK system, or an overall grade of 14.5 out of 20 for a distinction grade in the UK system.

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G

Germany

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours'in the UK system,you will usually need either:

  • a bachelor’s degree, ie Fachhochschulediplom or Diplom (FH) if awarded post-2002, with an overall grade of 1,9;
  • Magister Artium/Diplom (awarded 2002 and before) with an overall grade of 2,0; or
  • Law (Jura), Erste Staatsexam with an overall grade of 6,5 or above (on a 0–18 scale).

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need either:

  • a bachelor’s degree, ie Fachhochschulediplom or Diplom (FH) if awarded post-2002, with an overall grade of 1,5
  • Magister Artium/Diplom (awarded 2002 and before) with an overall grade of 2,0; or
  • Law (Jura), Erste Staatsexam with an overall grade of 9.0 or above (on a 0–18 scale).

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need aMaster(post-2002)or Magister Artium/Diplom (pre-2002) qualification. An overall grade of 2,0 is usually considered equivalent to a merit grade in the UK system. An overall grade of 1,4 is usually considered equivalent toa distinction grade in the UK system.

Greece

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need either:

  • Ptychío/Diploma from AEI institution with an overall grade of 8.0 out of 10.0; or
  • Ptychío/Diploma from a TEI institution with an overall grade of 8.0 out of 10.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first-classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need either:

  • Ptychío/Diploma from AEI institution with an overall grade of 8.5 out of 10.0; or
  • Ptychío/Diploma from a TEI institution with an overall grade of 9.25 out of 10.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a master’s degree from a recognised institution. If the course requires a merit, an overall grade of 7.0 out of 10.0 is usually required. If the course requires a distinction, an overall grade of 8.5 out of 10 is usually required.

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H

Hong Kong

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor’s degree (honours) with an overall grade of 2:1 (upper second-class) or a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first class undergraduate degree with honours’in the UK system, you will usually need you will usually need a bachelor’s degree (honours) with an overall grade of first-class or a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree from a recognised institution. If a merit grade is required for your course, an overall grade of ‘Credit’ or a cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is usually required. If a distinction grade is required, an overall grade of ‘Distinction’ or a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 is usually required.

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I

India

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a professional bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 60% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutions (eg Institutions of National Importance), or 70% for degrees awarded by other institutions; 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; or
  • a standard bachelor’s degree (3 years) from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 65% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutions (eg Institutions of National Importance), or 70% for degrees awarded by other institutions.

Master’s degree holders from non-recognised institutions will be also eligible.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need either:

  • a professional bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 65% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutions (eg Institutions of National Importance), or 75% for degrees awarded by other institutions; or 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 institution with an overall grade of 70% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutions (eg Institutions of National Importance), or 75% for degrees awarded by other institutions.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree awarded by a recognised institution 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.

Iran

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a bachelor's degree (3 years), ie Karshenasi (formerly Licence) with an overall grade of 17 out of 20; or
  • a professional doctorate (5-6 years), ieDoktura, with an overall grade of 17 out of 20.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need:

  • a bachelor's degree (3 years), ie Karshenasi(formerlyLicence) with an overall grade of 18 out of 20; or
  • a professional doctorate (5-6 years), ieDoktura, with an overall grade of 18 out of 20.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually needa master’s degree (2 years), ie Karshenasi Arshad (formerly Fogh Licence), with an overall grade corresponding to the following:

  • 14 out of 20 for a pass grade in the UK system
  • 16 out of 20 for a merit grade in the UK system
  • 18 out of 20 for a distinction grade in the UK system.

Ireland

Entry requirements for UK qualifications can be directly applied to Irish qualifications.For example, if your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system it will also require a first-class undergraduate degree with honours in the Irish system.

Italy

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need Laurea (a three-year bachelor’s degree), Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti, or Diploma di Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche with an overall grade of 106 out of 110.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need a Laurea (a three-year bachelor’s degree), Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti, or Diploma di Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche with an overall grade of 109 out of 110.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following:

  • Laurea Magistrale/Specialistica
  • Diploma Accademico di Secondo Livello (from an AFAM institution)
  • Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico
  • Laurea (pre-1999) (vecchio ordinamento)

If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 106 out of 110. If your course requires a distinction in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 110 out of 110.

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J

Japan

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of 80%, ‘B’ (high) or ‘Excellent’.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of 90%, ‘A’ (high) or ‘Outstanding’.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a master’s degree from a recognised institution. If your course requires a merit grade in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 76%, ‘B+’ or ‘Good’. If your course requires a distinction grade in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 90%, ‘A’ (high) or ‘Outstanding’.

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K

Korea (Republic of)

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of 85% or ‘B+’, or a cumulative GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0, 3.4 out of 4.3, or 3.6 out of 4.5.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first classundergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of 95% or ‘A’, or a cumulative GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0, 3.8 out of 4.3, or 4.0 out of 4.5.

Masters' qualifications

If your course requires a master’s degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master’s degree from a recognised institution. If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 85% or ‘B+’. If your course requires a distinction in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 90% or ‘A’.

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M

Malaysia

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of Class 2 Division I,‘B+’or 72%, or a GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor’s degreewith an overall grade of Class 1,‘A’ or 80%, or a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a master's degree from a recognised institution.

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N

The Netherlands

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually needa bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first-classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor's degree with an overall grade of 8 out of 10.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a master's degree from a recognised institution.If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10. If your course requires a distinction in the UK system, you will need an overall grade of 8.0 out of 10.

Nigeria

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually needa bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an overall grade of 2:1 or 65% or a GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first-classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an overall grade of first-class honours or 70%, or a GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a master’s degree from a recognised university. If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will need an overall grade of 65% or 4.0 out of 5.0. If a distinction in the UK system is required, you will need a master’s degree with an overall grade of 70% or 4.5 out of 5.0.

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P

Pakistan

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a four-year bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of First Division, 75% or ‘A’ , or aGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0
  • a Bachelor of Law (LLB)
  • a master’s degree after a two- or three-year bachelor’s degree with an overall grade of ‘Pass’or 65%; or
  • a Doctor of Medicine/Veterinary Medicine/Pharmacy;

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will need a bachelor’s degree from a well-ranked institution with an overall grade of ‘A+’ or 80%, or a GPA of 3.8 out of 4.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a master’s degree following a four-year bachelor's degree (MPhil or LLM); or
  • a second master’s degree following a two- or three-year bachelor's degree (MPhil or LLM).

If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 80% or a GPA of 3.75 out of 4.0. If your course requires a distinction in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 85% and above or a GPA of 3.85 out of 4.0.

Poland

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system,you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • Lincencjat/Inzynier awarded post-2001with an overall grade of 4.5/5.0, 5.0/6.0 or Dobry Plus; or
  • Magister/Magister Inzynier awarded pre-2001 with an overall grade of 4.5/5.0, 5.0/6.0 or Dobry Plus.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first classundergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system,you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • Lincencjat/Inzynier awarded post-2001with an overall grade of 5.0/5.0 or 6.0/6.0; or
  • Magister/Magister Inzynier awarded pre-2001with an overall grade of 5.0/5.0 or 6.0/6.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually needa master’s degree, ie Magister/Magister Inzynier, from a recognised institution. If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will usually need an overall grade of 4.5 out of 5.0, 5.0 out of 6.0 or Dobry Plus. If your course requires a distinction in the UK system, you will need an overall grade of 5.0 out of 5.0 or 6.0 out of 6.0.

Portugal

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need a Licenciatura/Licienciado with an overall grade of 15/20 or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) with an overall grade of 16/20.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need a Licenciatura/Licienciado with an overall grade of 17/20 or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) with an overall grade of 18/20.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a Mestrado/Mestre with an overall grade corresponding to the following:

  • 10/20 for a passing grade
  • 16/20 for a merit grade
  • 18/20 for a distinction grade.

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R

Russia

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a bachelor’s degree from a highly-ranked institution with an overall grade of ‘Good’ or 4.5/5.0
  • a Bologna Bachelor’s from other institutions with an overall grade of Excellent or 4.8/5.0; or
  • a Specialist Diploma (completed post-1991)with an overall grade of ‘Good’ or 4.5/5.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a bachelor’s degree from a highly-ranking institution with an overall grade of ‘Excellent’ or 4.8/5.0; or
  • a Specialist Diploma (completed post-1991) with an overall grade of ‘Excellent’ or 4.8/5.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually needyou will usually need a master’s degree (Magistr). If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will usually need to have a ‘Pass’. If your course requires a distinction in the UK system, you will usually need to have an overall grade of ‘Diploma with Excellence’ with the total percentage of ‘Excellent’ marks being no less than 75%.

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S

Singapore

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually needa bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with an overall grade of Upper Second Class Honours/Lower Second Class Honours or CAP/GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 or 3.5 out of 4.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an overall grade of First Class Honours/Upper Second Class Honours or a CPA/GPA of 4.5 out of 5.0 or 3.7 out of 4.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a master's degree from a recognised university. If your course requires a merit in the UK system, you will usually need aCAP/GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 or 3.5 out of 4.0.

South Africa

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a Bachelor’s Honours Degree with an overall grade of 70% or second class division 1; or
  • a Professional Bachelor’s Degree with an overall grade of 70% or second class division 1.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need one of the following qualifications:

  • a Bachelor’s Honours Degree with an overall grade of 75% or first class; or
  • a Professional Bachelor’s Degree with an overall grade of 75% or first class.

Masters’ qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will usually need a Master’s Degree.

Spain

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually needa Titulo Universitario Oficial de Graduado, Titulo de Licenciado/Ingeniero/Arquitecto with an overall grade of 7.5/10 or 2.5/4.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need a Titulo Universitario Oficial de Graduado, Titulo de Licenciado/Ingeniero/Arquitectoanwith an overall grade of 8.5/10 or 2.75/4.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system, you will need a post-Bologna (obtained since 2007) master's degree, ie Título de Máster (when recognised by the Ministerio de Educación). If your course requires a merit, you will need a grade of at least 7/10 or 2.5/4.0. If your course requires a distinction, you will need a grade of at least 8/10 or 2.75/4.0.

Switzerland

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours’ in the UK system, you will usually need a post-Bologna bachelor’s degree or Diplom/Diplome/Diploma or Lizentiat/Licence/Licenza or Staatsdiplom/Diplôme d'État/Diploma di Stato from a recognised university with an overall grade of 5/6, 8/10 or 2/5, or ‘gut’, ‘bien’, ‘bene’ or ‘good’.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a ‘first-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a post-Bologna bachelor’s degree or Diplom/Diplome/Diploma or Lizentiat/Licence/Licenza or Staatsdiplom/Diplôme d'État/Diploma di Stato awarded by a recognised university with an overall grade of 5.5/6, 9/10 or 1.5/5 (where 1 is the highest mark).

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree, you will need a post-Bologna master’s degree awarded by a recognised university (in addition to a first-cycle bachelor's degree or Diplom/Diplôme/Diploma or Lizentiat/Licence/Licenza) with an overall grade corresponding to the following:

  • 4/6 or 7/10 or 2.5/5 (where 1 is the highest mark) for a passing grade in the UK system
  • 5/6 or 8/10 or 2/5 (where 1 is the highest mark) for a merit in the UK system
  • 5.5/6 or 9/10 or 1.5/5 (where 1 is the highest mark) for a distinction in the UK system.

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T

Turkey

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually needa Lisans Diplomasi or Mühendis Diplomasi with an overall GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need Lisans Diplomasi or Mühendis Diplomasi with an overall GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a Yüsek Lisans Diplomasi, Tip Doktorlugu Diplomasi/DisHekimligi/Veteriner Hekim, or Bilim Uzmanlığı Diplomasi/Yüksek Mühendis Diplomasi with an overall grade corresponding to the following:

  • a GPA of 3.0 for a passing grade in the UK system
  • a GPA of 3.4 for a merit in the UK system
  • a GPA of 3.7 for a distinction in the UK system.

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Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually need a bachelor’s degree with an overall GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0/4.3 or 4.0 out of 5.0.

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first classundergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system,you will usually needan overall GPA of at least 3.7 out of 4.0/4.3 or 4.5 out of 5.0.

Masters' qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a master's degree in the UK system,you will usually need a master's degree from a recognised institution with an overall GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0.

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FAQs

Is it hard to get into Oxford as an international student? ›

Competition is very strong for places at Oxford. Although a foundation year course may be accepted in certain circ*mstances, we recommend taking different qualifications in order to make the strongest application. This is especially true if your chosen course has specific subject requirements.

Can I get into Oxford with a * A * A? ›

However Oxford usually only has around 3,300 places each year so even excellent grades will not guarantee you an offer. Offers for Oxford places are between A*A*A and AAA at A-level, depending on the course. (See course pages.)

What is the acceptance rate for international students at Oxford? ›

For the 2022-23 admissions, the University of Oxford received a total of 7,463 applications from overseas candidates. Out of these, 676 applicants received admissions offers and 551 got admitted in the university. Thus, the Oxford University acceptance rate for international students has been recorded to be 16.8%.

What GPA do you need for Oxford International Student? ›

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an an overall grade of 85% ('A') or 'Excellent', or a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.

Is it easier for Americans to get into Oxford? ›

Many Oxford courses require an admission test and/or some written work. If you're deemed a good candidate, you will be called for an interview. The success rate for American students is slightly lower than that of home students, at about 8.2%.

Is it hard for Americans to get into Oxford? ›

TLDR: The structure of American high school education is not well suited for preparing students to sit Oxford entrance exams. It is hard for everyone, but it seems to be slightly harder for Americans. On average Oxford has about a 16% admission rate, but for Americans it is just under 9%. Roughly half the average.

How can Americans get into Oxford? ›

US students applying to Oxford University must meet the same academic requirements as UK students. This includes submitting strong academic transcripts, standardised test scores (such as SAT or ACT), and a well-written personal statement showcasing their passion for the chosen subject.

Is Oxford better than Harvard? ›

They have consistently ranked among the top 10 institutes in the global rankings. According to the world university rank 2023, Oxford University ranked top and Harvard University ranked second in the list, whilst in the QS world university list Oxford University ranked fourth and Harvard University ranked fifth.

Can you get into Oxford with B's? ›

Oxford makes its offers on the basis of specific grades rather than UCAS Tariff points. Meaning, three A*/A grades meet most conditional offers, whereas two A*s and two Bs do not. Remember: Once you have gone through the application process you will most likely be given a conditional offer.

Is Oxford harder than Harvard? ›

As of 2023, Harvard's acceptance rate is 4%. Half of the applicants accepted at Harvard have an SAT score between 1480 and 1580. On the other hand, Oxford's acceptance rate of about 17.5% is appealing. However, the Oxford acceptance rate and Harvard acceptance rate for international students happens to be 9%.

What is the hardest subject to get into Oxford? ›

Economics and Management: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of 7%! It is easily the most difficult subject to pursue in Oxford. Computer Science: University of Oxford has an acceptance rate of about 9 % which is probably the lowest for this course in any given university.

What is the hardest college to get into at Oxford? ›

All Souls College

All Souls is the most elusive Oxford College and it takes no undergraduate students. In order to get in, graduate and postgraduate students apply for examination fellowships through “the hardest exam in the world”.

Can I get into Oxford with a 3.5 GPA? ›

Oxford does consider students with GPA below 3.5 every year should the admission believe you got the potential.

Can you get into Oxford with bad grades? ›

Remember, Oxford makes its offers on the basis of specific grades rather than UCAS Tariff points. Meaning, three A*/A grades meet most conditional offers, whereas two A*s and two Bs do not. Please note: Oxford claims that they accept equivalent grades to GCSE, A level, and/or IB. See here to find your grades.

Can I get into Oxford with a 3.2 GPA? ›

Institutions of post-secondary education, whether private or public, interested in arranging a program in Oxford through the auspices of OPUS should contact us. Prospective applicants should be in their Junior Year and have a minimum GPA of 3.4 in their major and 3.2 overall.

Does Oxford accept more international students? ›

The international acceptance rate at Oxford for postgraduate studies is approximately 18.2%. Roughly 8% of international undergraduate applicants to Oxford get accepted. The number of international undergraduate applications to Oxford has increased by 8.5% in 2021.

Does Oxford accept international students? ›

55% of graduate students at Oxford arrive from outside of the UK, representing over 150 different countries. The application process is the same for everyone regardless of nationality.

Can international students go to Oxford University? ›

The University welcomes some of the brightest minds from across the globe to study at Oxford every year. Did you know international students make up over a third of all those studying at the University, with 138 nationalities currently represented?

Is Oxford easier to get into than Harvard? ›

Oxford vs Harvard: Acceptance Rate

Half of the applicants accepted at Harvard have an SAT score between 1480 and 1580. On the other hand, Oxford's acceptance rate of about 17.5% is appealing. However, the Oxford acceptance rate and Harvard acceptance rate for international students happens to be 9%.

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