University of Oxford Ph.D Economics Fees, Eligibility, Admission & Deadlines

Oxford, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1096established year
20298enrollment
Public
8.3/10

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Economics)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$39,272 /Yr

£29,090 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Final Application Deadline For 2026 Intake - Jan 28, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$39272 (GBP 29090)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Accomodation$12798 (GBP 9480)
Food$5346 (GBP 3960)

Important Dates

Note that the deadline is tentative and is yet to be confirmed

EventApplication Date
Final Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Jan 28, 2026

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category Details
Acceptance Rate 15.2%
Academic Requirement

- A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in economics or another approved subject (such as mathematics).
- A bachelor's degree from the USA typically requires a minimum GPA of 3.6 out of 4.0 to meet the undergraduate-level requirement.

Indian Student Eligibility A first-class is 65%-75% (4-year) or 70%-75% (3-year), and a master’s requires 55% to pass, 60% for merit, and 70% for distinction.
Prerequisites Applicants must demonstrate a strong quantitative preparation. A master's degree only partially in economics (e.g., development studies, public administration, or finance) or in a specialized field within economics may be insufficient; candidates must provide a statement proving coverage of core economics material.
English Language Requirements IELTS-7.5, TOEFL-110 (Listening: 22, Reading: 24, Speaking: 25, Writing: 24)
Work Experience Applicants with a distinguished record of workplace experience or other relevant achievements may be accepted with lower grades at undergraduate level
Application Link Application Portal
Application Fee £75
Standard Exam Scores GRE scores of atleast 324 (Verbal 160, Quantitative 164, Analytical 4.5) is required
Documents Required
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Unofficial Transcripts of the undergraduate recordThe transcrips provided by the recognized Institution.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Letter of Recommendation (3)- This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Personal statement of interest – Please describe (within 1000 words) how your personal background and experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree.
  • Proposed field and title of research project & Proposed supervisor
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

Scores Required

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

110 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

324 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

75

Application Fees


Ranking

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Economics 9 out of 700 in Global Ranking
( #2 out of 63 in UK 2025)

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