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Country of study
United Kingdom · Oxford
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • English: level not specifiedRequired
Work experience
Most successful candidates have at least 2 years of professional experience, and often more.
Other conditions
  • You must be academically outstanding and able to analyse complex, multi-dimensional issues.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Academic excellence
  • You must show that you really care about some of the world's most pressing policy problems and that you are motivated to act for positive change.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Commitment to public service
  • You must show that you have gone beyond what might be expected and worked effectively with others to bring about positive change on issues that matter to you.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Impact and leadership ability

The real funding

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Dates

Applications close
2 December 2026
Results announced
Mid-late March
Studies start
September

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Prepare and submit your application to the MPP through the University of Oxford's Graduate Admissions.
    With whom
    You (the applicant).
    By when
    2 December 2026 — 2 December
    Documents to provide
    • Personal statement
    • CV (no more than 2 pages)
    • Reflective policy essay (1200 words)
    • Short public service essay (400 words)
    • Transcripts from previous degrees
    • Three references
  2. Step 2: Submit your English language test score and transcripts if your offer requires them.
    With whom
    You (the applicant), to the Blavatnik School of Government.
    By when
    May
    Documents to provide
    • English language test score
    • Transcripts
  3. Step 3: Submit your visa application.
    With whom
    You (the applicant).
    By when
    July

Where to apply

Blavatnik School of Government (opens in a new tab) · University of Oxford

Official title (in English): Master of Public Policy

Edition 2027-2028 · Verified on 31 October 2026

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