MSc in Financial Economics at University of Oxford

Entry requirements

2027 entry. A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours, or international equivalent; the degree need not be in finance or economics but quantitative skills must be very strong, with a working knowledge of calculus and the basics of vectors and matrices, probability, statistics and econometrics expected at the start. A valid GMAT or GRE (General) score is required with no waivers and no minimum (the 2024 class averaged GMAT 750, GRE quantitative 170); scores must be less than five years old at programme start. Work experience is preferred but not mandatory (one-page CV required). Three academic or professional references, a 500-word essay and a Kira Talent video assessment. English language (if not a national of a majority English-speaking country, with academic and professional waivers available): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 with Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25 (home edition not accepted); C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component; tests less than two years old at start. Application fee GBP 75. Deadlines (11.59pm UK): Stage 1 21 October 2026; Stage 2 6 January 2027; Stage 3 3 March 2027; only Stage 1 and 2 offer holders are eligible for University and college scholarships.