BFA in Fine Art
at Oxford University, Oxford

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Ruskin School of Drawing & Fine Art

BFA in Fine Art
at
Oxford University
Overview

Ruskin School of Drawing & Fine Art at Oxford University offers BFA in Fine Art. The 3 years Degree course has primary stream as Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ). The Oxford University tuition fees for international students is Pound 41130.0. The Degree course offered by the at Oxford University requires IELTS and PTE.

Duration	3 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹43.45 Lakh View full breakup
English proficiency exam waiver applicable	Yes
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

BFA in Fine Art
at
Oxford University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 43,44,562

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,55,867
Insurance	INR 81,969
Personal Items	INR 2,54,251
Study costs	INR 61,794
Other expense	INR 28,520
Application Fee	INR 2,958
Total approximate fees	INR 17,85,359

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 105.63 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16ᵗʰ January 2025

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BFA in Fine Art
at
Oxford University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

90%
Applicants must have completed high school

The Ruskin recommends that candidates have studied Art at A-level or equivalent qualification. It is highly recommended that candidates have undertaken a post-18 Art Foundation course before applying.

For the CBSE board, we are aware that students will not know their grades at the point when they are applying

For CBSE board: Grades A1 A1 A2 A2 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course applied for

For CISCE board: Overall grade of 90% or more, with grades of at least 95% or above in two subjects (including any relevant to the course applied for) and 85% or above in the other three subjects

State board examinations NIOS Year XII qualification are not accepted
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PTE

Marks - 76/90
Minimum 66 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. We do not require particular scores in the Enabling Skills.

IELTS

Marks - 7.5/9
With at least 7.0 in each of the four components

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Conditional Offer Lock Icon

Yes
In countries where the normal examinations have been cancelled, university will expect the conditions of student's offer to be met by the alternative assessment put in place by qualifications' regulators.

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BFA in Fine Art
at
Oxford University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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A reference from a teacher or someone else who is qualified to comment on applicants academic ability

Step two

Additional documents required

Academic transcript
English Language proficiency scores
A copy of passport
Personal Statement required of 4000 characters, which should answer the questions below:

Why you’d like to study a particular course or subject
What skills and experience you possess that show your passion for your chosen field

Portfolio

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/fine-art

Step four

Application fees for this course

Pound 22 = INR 2.32 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card, Wire money transfer

If students require special dispensation to pay their fees in installments they need to obtain permission from the College Accountant. Please complete the Payment Plan Request Form and email it, with supporting evidence, to the Academic Finance Manager
To be valid, fees instalment payment plans must be agreed in writing with OUDCE, and arranged before course fees become due. It should not be assumed that instalment plans are necessarily available for all courses: students should check this for their course with the course administrator.
If an instalment payment is not made in full when due, then the instalment plan is normally deemed to be terminated, and the total unpaid fees will therefore become due immediately (this is intended to avoid a situation of rolling debt). The procedural steps described below will then be applied, unless, exceptionally, a new instalment plan is agreed

BFA in Fine Art
at
Oxford University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#1	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#1	University The Guardian, 2025
#2	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2025

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BFA in Fine Art
at
Oxford University
Placements

Particulars

Statistics (2022)

Internship Available

Yes,

The Ruskin has an optional program in the BFA course for second-year students: the Professional Practice Programme This initiative provides each student with an opportunity to experience at first hand the professional practice of galleries, museums and arts organizations Each organization has been specifically selected in order to offer students as wide a variety of experiences as possible In terms of outcome, it is expected that students will observe, and will have a greater chance to appreciate, the core professional practice of a high-level organization Host organizations in the PPP include: ARKEN Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen, Denmark British School at Rome, Italy CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Art, San Francisco, USA DACS (Design, Artists Copyright Society) London Musée d'Art Classique de Mougins, France National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia Saatchi Gallery, London Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, etc.

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Liberal

Student Views

14% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.8

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs4.4

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4

Safety4.8

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.2

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BCL at the University of Oxford - An intense and wholesome year full of new learning experiences.

Tips: Getting into the BCL at Oxford is a privilege since it's a highly reputed course that's very selective of its cohort. BCL, contrary to its name is neither a Bachelor's nor a Civil Law course. It is taught master's course for students from a common law background. The experience of studying at the university is unmatched, especially the tutorial system where a student gets a lot of one-on-one time with the professors. The shift from an Indian education system to this has been massive but positive and I would highly recommend doing this course. I was fortunate to have received two scholarships from the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India. The application process was simple and involved completing a form and an interview that took place in Delhi with a panel of about 5-6 members. Moving to the UK is a big cultural change for an Indian in terms of food, weather, culture and the education system. However, the University of Oxford is a very welcoming place and although it might take some time, you'll soon feel at home in the university. Overall. I am extremely satisfied with the course, college and the country.

Likes (Part time work): There are various academic and non-academic opportunities for part-time work available in the college as well as in the university. These could be examination invigilation, test correction, participation in different studies, research assistant to a professor, and volunteering, amongst others. These opportunities can also be availed in other colleges, if available. However, considering that BCL is an intense and short degree, managing part-time work along with academics becomes relatively difficult. Commitments of a shorter term should be preferred over long-term commitments. The average payout for part-time work at the university is usually the minimum wage rate in the UK.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The economy in the UK right now is not at its best which makes it relatively difficult for immigrants to look for a sponsored job. While the graduate visa route does facilitate the process and help the students start the process, it does add two more years to the permanent settlement process. A degree from the University of Oxford, especially the BCL, will certainly help your chances of getting a job in the legal market, it is relatively easier if you come after work experience considering you'll need to separately qualify as a lawyer either solicitor or barrister in the UK. The BCL certainly did help me obtain a job in the country but having a graduate visa did increase my chances of getting the job itself since I won't require sponsorship for the initial two years. My chances of permanent settlement in this country are quite high and I would be open to the idea of permanent immigrating to this country.

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My time at the University of Oxford has been great!

Tips: It is definitely difficult to adjust to a completely different academic environment and a new country in the beginning. So students should keep an open mind and engage themselves in different cultural activities to ensure the transition period is smooth. Homesickness is real but I would encourage students to reach out for help whenever they need it. All the counsellors and supervisors are always ready to listen to you. I have been very fortunate to have attended the University of Oxford, which was my dream university and the experience I have had was nothing less than amazing.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is great! I have learnt so much during my time at Oxford. What I enjoyed the most was problem based learning sessions wherein the entire cohort was divided into groups and given activities and questions to answer based on clinical cases. The quality of education is really commendable. The events that were organised by the university as well as the student unions are also ample. Students can join different clubs and societies and pursue their interests.

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Over hyped. But worth it if you get scholarship.

Tips: Make sure you know why you want to come to Oxford, most people come here due to the reputation and brand value but get disappointed when courses do not meet their academic expectations. Some teaching materials are very Eurocentric and white. Overall, a good place to network and make connections.

Likes (Safety): Safety is not an issue as everyone stays around the city or university campus. Streets are well lit and students can easily avail of university security services. All accommodation has a special fob-based entry, which is very difficult to break into. Overall safety is not an issue.

Dislikes (Value for money): Tuition fees and living expenses are very expensive. My law degree had one of the highest tuition fees. I could only attend because of my scholarship. The university application fee itself is around 8000 rupees and the university does not give any waivers.

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Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There are good chances of settlement if you need to. The country provides a two-year post-study visa which you can use to find sponsored jobs. I would prefer to return to my country at some point but if someone wants to stay here permanently, you need maybe 6-7 years to get citizenship.

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Likes (Safety): Oxford is a student city and generally, it is very safe even at night. Plus, the departments and college staff ensure proper guidance to safety measures through lectures, presentations and emails at regular intervals. Even public transport is safe to use and people are quite welcoming, as I have always experienced during my time at Oxford.

Dislikes (Internships): Career services at the university provide general guidance related to finding/applying for internships and the department also sometimes helps. However, more focused research on finding something relevant to the field of study is expected to be done by students themselves. While self-exploration with proper guidance helps in the long run, it can sometimes be time-consuming and stressful in case of financial difficulties.

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BFA in Fine Art
at
Oxford University
Highlights

The BFA is a three-year, studio-based course in which students work alongside each other in collaboratively organized studios
It allows students to engage with the diversity of disciplines that shape contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation, video, sound, performance and other experimental forms
75% of the course is dedicated to studio practice and 25% to the history & theory of visual culture. The two components of the course are closely integrated, and the historical and theoretical study of art is taught both in the lecture rooms and in the studios
Students are initially encouraged to work across all media and then to develop their own focus and interests during the final two years of the course
The Ruskin course aims to develop strong independent points of view and a mature grasp of the range of critical debate surrounding contemporary art and its many international histories