Overview
Features
- The DPhil in Migration Studies, offered by the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography (SAME) and the Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) at the University of Oxford, presents the unrivalled opportunity to undertake an interdisciplinary, in-depth project focused on a specific and contemporary challenge facing the world by drawing on world-class research departments, centres and scholars.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Most applicants are admitted as Probationer Research Students (PRS) and are expected to complete the degree in three-four years (six-eight years part-time).
- In the first year (the first two years in the case of part-time) students attend weekly PRS seminars which provide training in research and writing as well as research presentation and critique; during this period you will develop and begin work on your thesis topic. In their first year (first two years if part-time) students also attend the weekly ‘work-in-progress’ seminar at COMPAS and present their research in each.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA — Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT — TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. Score: 110
- IELTS — The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). Score: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
- a master’s degree with distinction or an overall grade of 67% or above and a distinction in the thesis element, in a relevant subject that includes appropriate research methods training; and
- a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any subject.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
58,552 AUD / year (≈ 31,110 GBP / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
36,776 AUD / year (≈ 19,540 GBP / year)
Living costs
Oxford, United Kingdom
1,767-2,880 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Migration Studies.
- Black Academic Futures Scholarships — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified. University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford-Linacre Pioneer Graduate Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based. University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- British Bangladeshi Academic Futures Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford-Carolyn and Franco Gianturco Graduate Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- British Pakistani Academic Futures Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford-EPA Cephalosporin Graduate Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based. University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Ellison Scholars — Provided by university, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Jul 2027, Merit-based. University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026. U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026. ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026. ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based. Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based. Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based. Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based. IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027. Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based. Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based. Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified. UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based. Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified. IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027. The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme