
University of Oxford fees for Indian students range from £37,100 (INR 48.19 Lakhs) for undergraduate humanities to £62,920 (INR 81.73 Lakhs) for MSc Financial Economics, with the Oxford MBA at £94,120 (INR 1.22 Crore) per year.
Oxford runs a single annual intake in October. October 2026 entry is closed. Your current open intake is October 2027, with applications opening in early September 2026 and closing between 15 October 2026 and 8 January 2027 depending on course.
A one-year Master’s at Oxford totals INR 86 Lakhs to INR 1.11 Crore including tuition and living, while the MBA reaches INR 1.51 Crore. A three-year undergraduate degree at Band 1 tuition totals approximately INR 2.47 Crore including college fees, living, and mandatory visa costs.
Exchange rate: 1 GBP = INR 129.90 (xe.com, 23 July 2026).
October 2027 Intake: Rhodes India Deadline Closes 23 July 2026
Intake: October 2027 is your current open intake for both UG and PG. Oxford runs one intake per year, so October 2028 is the next after. Course deadlines fall between 15 October 2026 and 8 January 2027. The UK Student Visa (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the document needed for the visa) takes 3 to 8 weeks, giving comfortable runway for October 2027 entry.
Fee update: The 2026/27 tuition rate is £37,100 and £94,120 (INR 48.19 – 1.20 Crore).
Scholarships: Rhodes India closes 23 July 2026 for October 2027 entry, this is the highest-value urgent action for the cycle. Clarendon Fund needs no separate form and uses your Oxford application. Felix Scholarship closes 8 January 2027 within the Oxford form.
Read More: University of Oxford Admissions Deadlines and Requirements for Indian Students

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Oxford charges overseas undergraduate fees banded by course discipline. Postgraduate fees are set programme-by-programme and taught Master’s degrees do not pay a separate college fee.
The five programmes below account for the majority of Indian PG applications to Oxford, spanning the Saïd Business School, MPLS (Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences) Division, and the Social Sciences Division.
| Programme | Duration | Annual Tuition (GBP) | Annual Tuition (INR) | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPhil International Relations | 2 years | £37,100 | INR 48.19 Lakhs | £75 (INR 9,743) |
| MSc Advanced Computer Science | 1 year | £43,730 | INR 56.81 Lakhs | £75 (INR 9,743) |
| 1 year | £38,430 | INR 49.36 Lakhs | £75 (INR 9,743) | |
| MSc Financial Economics | 9 months | £62,920 | INR 81.73 Lakhs | £75 (INR 9,743) |
| MBA | 1 year | £94,120 | INR 1.20 Crore | £75 (INR 9,743) |
Source: University of Oxford Graduate Admissions Course Fees, 2026/27 published rates.
Also read: University of Oxford Fees 2026-27, Admission Details and Rankings
As per the official website of the University of Oxford, the annual tuition fee ranges from Between £37,380 and £62,820 (INR 47.99 – 80.66 lakh), however medicine courses may cost higher.
| Programme | Duration | Annual Tuition (GBP) | Annual Tuition (INR) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £43,600 | INR 56 Lakhs | ||
| 3 years | £62,820 | INR 80.68 Lakhs | ||
| 4 years | £62,820 | INR 80.68 Lakhs | ||
| 3 years | £43,600 | INR 56 Lakhs | ||
| 3 years | £54,990 | INR 70.63 Lakhs |
The University estimates monthly living costs at £1,405 to £2,105 (INR 1.82 to 2.73 Lakhs) for 2026/27, translating to an annual living budget of INR 21.90 to 32.81 Lakhs for a twelve-month PG programme. Oxford is more expensive than most UK cities except London due to constrained housing supply.
| Particulars | Cost of Living (GBP/month) | Cost of Living (INR/month) | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | £825–£990 | ₹1.07–1.29 Lakhs | Includes rent only. Actual cost depends on whether you live in college accommodation or private housing. |
| Food | £315–£545 | ₹40,912–₹70,785 | Covers groceries and meals. Costs vary based on eating habits and lifestyle. |
| Personal Items | £160–£310 | ₹20,781–₹40,263 | Includes clothing, toiletries and other day to day personal expenses. |
| Social Activities | £50–£130 | ₹6,494–₹16,884 | Covers leisure activities and entertainment. Spending varies by individual lifestyle. |
| Study Costs | £35–£90 | ₹4,546–₹11,689 | Includes books, stationery, printing and other academic expenses. |
| Other Expenses | £20–£40 | ₹2,598–₹5,195 | Miscellaneous day to day expenses not covered in other categories. |
| Total Estimated Monthly Cost | £1,405–£2,105 | ₹1.82–₹2.73 Lakhs | Oxford's official estimate for a single full time student living in Oxford. Applicable to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. |
Source: University of Oxford Living Costs Estimate 2026/27, published by Student Registry.
Note: Priority college accommodation for graduates is guaranteed only for the first year at most colleges. From Year 2, DPhil students often move to private rentals at £900 to £1,400 per month (INR 1.17 to 1.82 Lakhs), a 30 to 40 percent premium over college rent. Budget for this step-up if your programme runs longer than 12 months.
Currency Tip: Your first tuition instalment falls due at Michaelmas registration for the October 2027 intake. Load a Wise, Niyo, or ICICI Sapphiro multicurrency forex card for living expenses and save 2 to 3 percent versus SBI wire fees. For tuition, a bank-to-bank wire is still cheaper than card-based transfer at that scale, but lock your GBP rate 3 to 4 weeks before the offer-letter deposit deadline.
Oxford’s three flagship funded PG scholarships (Clarendon, Rhodes, Felix) collectively fund roughly 200 postgraduate places per year, with Indian students eligible for all three. Two are automatic (assessed with your Oxford application, no separate form) and one (Rhodes) requires a parallel application closing 31 July 2026.
| Scholarship | Value | Level and Awards | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Fund | Full tuition, college fees, plus ~£15,009 (INR 19.49 Lakhs) annual living stipend |
PG (all Masters and DPhil), ~140 awards |
Automatic with Oxford application, no separate form |
| Rhodes Scholarship (India) | Full tuition, college fees, ~£18,180 (INR 23.62 Lakhs) stipend, plus return airfare | PG, 5 India awards annually | Separate Rhodes application, closes 31 July 2026 for October 2027 entry |
| Felix Scholarship | Full tuition, ~£19,000 (INR 24.68 Lakhs) living, plus airfare | PG, up to 7 India awards annually | Tick Felix box within Oxford application, closes 8 January 2027 |
| Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann | Full tuition, college fees, ~£15,009 (INR 19.49 Lakhs) stipend, plus leadership programme | PG, ~35 awards, developing world focus | Within Oxford application, closes January 2027 |
| Reach Oxford Scholarship | Full tuition, college fees, plus travel and living | UG only, ~5 awards, low-income countries | Reach Oxford form via Colleges, February 2027 deadline |
Source: University of Oxford Fees, Funding and Scholarships portal; Rhodes Trust India Selection Committee.
Also read: External Scholarships for Indian Students to Study in UK
Tip for Indian Students: For your October 2027 intake, submit the Rhodes India application by 31 July 2026 first, this is the only Oxford-recognised scholarship with a deadline this month. Then complete your Oxford application by early January 2027 to auto-enter Clarendon, Weidenfeld-Hoffmann, and Felix consideration. Layer Inlaks and JN Tata applications in February to March 2027 once your Oxford offer is in hand. This sequence protects your full-tuition upside without wasted application overhead.
Also Check: University of Oxford Scholarships Complete Guide for Indian Students
For the October 2027 intake, the most time-sensitive hidden cost is the IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge), paid in full upfront with your Student Visa application 3 to 8 weeks before travel, at £776 per year of course length. Budget these below.
| Expense | Official Cost | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|
| UK Student Visa Fee | £558 | One time fee payable when applying for a UK Student visa from outside the UK. |
| Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) | £776 per year of visa permission | Paid in full at the time of the visa application. For example, a two year course typically requires at least £1,552, while longer programmes will incur a higher upfront payment depending on the visa duration granted. |
| Academic Dress (Gown and Sub Fusc) | Varies | Oxford requires students to wear academic dress for matriculation, examinations and certain formal ceremonies. Students may purchase, hire or borrow the required items, so the University does not publish a standard cost. |
| Course Materials and Personal Expenses | Varies | These are included within Oxford's published living cost estimate. The actual amount depends on your programme and personal spending habits. |
Budget approximately INR 4 to 6 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs above the tuition and living totals in Section 4.
Note: Indian families most often forget the IHS upfront amount. It is not billed in instalments and cannot be paid annually, the full £776 per programme year is due at the Student Visa application.
For the October 2027 intake, the highest-urgency saving lever is the Rhodes India application closing 31 July 2026, worth roughly INR 65 to 85 Lakhs across two years. The four levers below cover post-Rhodes savings that stack on top.
Tip for Indian Students: For the October 2027 intake, the single highest-value saving lever is layering scholarships. Rhodes India (deadline 31 July 2026) or Clarendon Fund (automatic with Oxford application, deadline 8 January 2027) each eliminate tuition entirely. Stacking a JN Tata Endowment (INR 10 Lakhs, deadline 20 March 2027) on top covers living. This combination can reduce your net Oxford PG cost from INR 85 Lakhs to under INR 5 Lakhs for one year.
For the October 2027 intake, University of Oxford costs Indian students approximately INR 85 Lakhs to INR 1.11 Crore for a one-year Master’s and INR 1.51 Crore for the Oxford MBA, or INR 2.47 Crore for a three-year undergraduate degree with college fees and living. The Clarendon Fund can eliminate the entire tuition line, cutting your controllable cost to living-only (INR 22 to 33 Lakhs per year), while an unfunded INR 1 Crore education loan at 10.5 percent runs an EMI of approximately INR 1.35 Lakhs per month over 10 years. Your single highest-value action this cycle is the Rhodes India Scholarship deadline of 31 July 2026, followed by finalising your Oxford application by the course-specific date between 15 October 2026 and 8 January 2027.
Ques. What is the total cost of studying at University of Oxford for Indian students?
Ans. For the October 2027 intake, a one-year Master’s totals INR 85 Lakhs to INR 1.11 Crore including tuition, living, and mandatory visa fees. The Oxford MBA totals INR 1.51 Crore. A three-year undergraduate Band 1 degree totals approximately INR 2.47 Crore including college fees and living costs.
Ques. When are tuition instalments due at University of Oxford?
Ans. Tuition splits into three termly instalments due at the start of Michaelmas (October), Hilary (January), and Trinity (April) terms.
Ques. Is there an application fee for University of Oxford?
Ans. Undergraduate applications go via UCAS at £34.50 (approximately ₹4,480) for the 2027 application cycle. Postgraduate applications carry a £75 (INR 9,743) fee per course.
Ques. Can Indian students work part-time to cover fees at University of Oxford?
Ans. UK Student Visa allows 20 hours of part-time work per week during term and full-time during vacations. At Oxford’s minimum wage of £12.21 per hour (INR 1,586), 20 hours per week yields £244 (INR 31,696) weekly, approximately £8,000 (INR 10.39 Lakhs) over a term of 8 weeks. This covers living costs, not tuition. Full tuition still requires scholarship or loan funding.
Ques. How much has University of Oxford tuition increased year over year?
Ans. Oxford postgraduate fees have risen an average of 7.8 percent per year over the last five academic years (2022/23 to 2026/27), with STEM and business school programmes outpacing humanities. Your October 2027 intake will bill at the 2027/28 rate published in autumn 2026, expected to be 5 to 8 percent above the current 2026/27 published rate.
Ques. Does University of Oxford accept Indian rupee payments?
Ans. No, tuition is charged and payable in GBP only. You transfer INR-to-GBP via SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, or forex specialists like Wise. Bank-to-bank wires for tuition-scale amounts are cheaper than card-based transfers. Budget 3 to 5 working days for the transfer to clear before each termly instalment deadline.
Ques. Does University of Oxford have a January intake for Indian students?
Ans. No, Oxford runs a single annual intake in October for both UG and PG programmes across all divisions. There is no January or spring intake. Your only entry point is October, so the October 2027 intake is the current open cycle for applications closing between October 2026 and January 2027.
| Program | Important Dates | Fees | Application Fees | Eligibility | Financial Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MBA 1 year | INR 1.1 Cr/Yr GBP 88,800 /Yr | 75 | TOEFL: 5.5, IELTS: 7.5 | ||
Expected Course Start Date For October 2026 Intake (4th Oct 2026) | INR 56.3 L/Yr GBP 43,730 /Yr | 75 | GPA- 3.7, IELTS- 7.5, TOEFL- 110 | ||
MBBS 6 years | UCAT Test Registration Deadline (19th Sep 2026) UCAS Application Deadline for 2027 Intake (15th Oct 2026) | INR 63.6 L/Yr GBP 49,400 /Yr | 29 | IELTS-7.5, TOEFL-110, PTE-76 | |
MSc Financial Economics 9 months | INR 81 L/Yr GBP 62,920 /Yr | - | IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 110 | ||
PhD Law 3 years | Course Start Date For September 2026 Intake (28th Sep 2026) | INR 40.1 L/Yr GBP 31,110 /Yr | 20 | GPA: 3.7, IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 110 | |
PhD Computer Science 3 years | Expected Course Start Date For October 2026 Intake (4th Oct 2026) | INR 44.7 L/Yr GBP 34,700 /Yr | 20 | GPA- 3.5, IELTS- 7.0, TOEFL- 100 | |
Course Start Date For September 2026 Intake (28th Sep 2026) | INR 66.4 L/Yr GBP 51,560 /Yr | 75 | GPA- 3.6, IELTS- 7.5, TOEFL- 110 | ||
MSc Social Data Science 10 months | Course Start Date For October 2026 Intake (5th Oct 2026) | INR 49.5 L/Yr GBP 38,430 /Yr | 75 | GPA- 3.7, IELTS- 7.5, TOEFL- 110 | |
PhD Economics 3 years | Course Start Date For October 2026 Intake (8th Oct 2026) | INR 39.7 L/Yr GBP 30,840 /Yr | 20 | GPA: 3.6, IELTS: 7.5, TOEFL: 110 | |
MPhil Economics 21 months | Course Start Date For September 2026 Intake (28th Sep 2026) | INR 42.4 L/Yr GBP 32,880 /Yr | 75 | GPA- 3.6, IELTS- 7.5, TOEFL- 110 |
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