OxfMSc in Economics for DevelopmentUniversity of Oxford · Oxford, United Kingdom

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2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

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Academic: First-class or very strong upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or international equivalent. Entrance is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first.
Prerequisites: Economics preparation; Degree in economics; equivalent of at least two years of university-level economics required.
IELTS: 7.5 overall (7.0 each component); Oxford higher level.
TOEFL: 110 overall (L22, R24, S25, W24); Oxford higher level. TOEFL tests taken from 21 Jan 2026 are not accepted until Oxford completes its review of the revised test.

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