Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Oxford. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 79 | $58,892 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 36 | $46,731 | See → |
| Social sciences | 36 | $45,963 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 24 | $46,731 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 23 | $49,963 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 21 | $46,731 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 18 | $54,825 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 15 | $46,731 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 12 | $58,892 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 11 | $49,243 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 9 | $46,731 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 8 | $46,731 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $16,844 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $44,280 | See → |
Costs and entry
61 courses mention scholarships. 19 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Oxford
The job market for the University of Oxford's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Oxford cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $47,155 a year; half of the University of Oxford's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $46,731 and $58,892. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: humanities & languages courses are typically $58,892, psychology $16,844.
How is the University of Oxford ranked?
The University of Oxford is ranked #4 by QS (2026), #1 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #6 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #2 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #1 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Anatomy & Physiology (#1) and English Language & Literature (#1).
What IELTS score does the University of Oxford need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (157 of the 306 that list it) ask for IELTS 7.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Oxford offer?
304 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (79), life sciences & biotechnology (36) and social sciences (36).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Oxford's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.