Graduate School training for Oxford University students

Short courses and training

For Oxford University postgraduate students

As a graduate student at the University of Oxford you become a member of one of the most highly regarded educational and research institutions in the world.

The Graduate School will help you make the most of the wealth of resources and opportunities available, drawing on our extensive experience in supporting graduate study. While aimed mainly at research students, many sessions are also open to taught postgraduate students.

Accredited short courses

The following short courses can be taken for credit (CATS points) and discounted rates are available for Oxford University students:

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Not sure what CATS points are? Find out more about credit and CATS points.

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Free training and networking sessions

Although primarily intended for research students, sessions are open to postgraduate taught students where the content is considered appropriate. Postgraduate students at the University outside of Oxford Lifelong Learning are also welcome to attend any of our sessions to complement their own divisional or departmental research training programmes.

Sessions for Michaelmas term 2026 will be announced later this summer.

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