University of Oxford

Yes, it is known that the University of Oxford is very competitive when it comes to admissions, so students are required to show the English language proficiency. As the university itself specifies that both the undergraduate and graduate courses are demanding and the applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of English proficiency to take admission, given below are the standard level and higher-level English language test scores.Undergraduate AdmissionsTestStandard Level ScoresHigher Level ScoresIELTS7.0, Minimum 6.5 per component7.5, Minimum 7.0 per componentTOEFL100, With 22 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 25 in Speaking, 24 in Writing  110, With 22 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 25 in Speaking, 24 in WritingPTE66, Minimum 56 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing76, Minimum 66 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and WritingGraduate AdmissionsTestStandard Level ScoresHigher Level ScoresIELTS7.0, With 6.5 per component7.5, With 7.0 per componentTOEFL100, With 22 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 25 in Speaking, 24 in Writing110, With 22 in Listening, 24 in Reading, 25 in Speaking, 24 in Writing

According to different unofficial sources, Oxford University acceptance rate is around 17%, but as per the Oxford admission report of 2022, the University of Oxford acceptance rate is around 14% for undergraduate admission and 17% for graduate admission. The high acceptance rate at Oxfrod makes admission very competitive for international students.In reference to graduate studies, the University of Oxford has mentioned that since that admission is very competitive, the admission requirements vary between programs, but in general, the academic departments look for students with the ability, curiosity, enthusiasm, and commitment required to pursue higher-level study there. Oxford University is committed to admitting students from all backgrounds and identities. 

Oxford University requirements for international students are given below:Undergraduate AdmissionAll those Indian students who have a Class 12 qualification, studied with either the CBSE or CISCE boards are accepted, provided they have the following grades:Course LevelCBSE BoardCISCE BoardA*A*AGrades A1 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course to which an applicant has appliedOverall grade of at least 90%, with 95% or above in four subjects (including any course relevant to the course applied for) and 85% or above in the fifth subject A*AAGrades A1 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course to which an applicant has appliedOverall grade of at least 90%, with 95% or above in three subjects (including any course relevant to the course applied for) and 85% or above in two other subjectsAAAGrades A1 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course to which an applicant has appliedOverall grade of at least 90%, with 95% or above in two subjects (including any course relevant to the course applied for) and 85% or above in the rest of the three subjectsNote: State board examinations, NIOS Class 12 qualifications are not acceptedGraduate AdmissionsUndergraduate QualificationsIf the graduate course at the University of Oxford requires a strong upper-second class undergraduate degree with honors in the UK system, the applicants must have either one of the below-given qualifications:A professional bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 60% for degrees granted by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 70% for degrees awarded by other institutes; 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 10.0A standard bachelor’s degree (3 years) from a recognised institute with an overall grade of 65% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 70% for degrees awarded by other institutesAlso, master’s degree holders from non-recognized institutes will also be eligibleIf the graduate course at Oxford University requires a first-class undergraduate degree with honors in the UK system, the applicants must have either one of the below-given qualifications:A professional bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised institution with an overall grade of 65% for degrees granted by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 75% for degrees awarded by other institutes; or CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0; 5.5 out of 7.0; 6.5 out of 8.0 or 8.5 out of 10.0A standard bachelor’s degree (3 years) from a recognised institute with an overall grade of 70% for degrees awarded by prestigious institutes (Example: Institutions of National Importance), or 75% for degrees awarded by other institutesMaster’s qualificationsIf the graduate course at the University of Oxford requires a master’s degree in the UK system, then the applicants should have a master’s degree awarded by a recognised institute with an overall grade corresponding to the following:55% for a pass grade in the UK system60% for a merit grade in the UK system70% for a distinction grade in the UK system