UK government funding for undergraduate and postgraduate study

Explore your options for UK Government student funding, including support for tuition fees, living costs, and disability-related needs. Whether you’re studying undergraduate or postgraduate courses, part-time or full-time, there are loans and grants available to help you manage the financial side of your studies. This page brings together key information, guidance, and useful links to help you understand eligibility, apply for funding, and access additional support throughout your academic journey.

 

Undergraduate student loans and financial support

Many students taking an undergraduate course part-time are eligible for student loans. Information about the eligibility criteria and the application process are on the government undergraduate student finance web pages. See also the University’s Government support web page.

 

Postgraduate student loans and maintenance grants

Many students on full- and part-time masters and doctoral programs are eligible for UK government student loans. Find out more about these and maintenance loans or grants for living costs on our Graduate funding sources web page and the government Funding for postgraduate study portal.

 

Disabled Students’ Allowance

Students on our award-bearing courses can register for support with the University’s Disability Advisory Service (DAS). The DAS provides a range of support services and can assist with applications for disability support funding.

Frequently asked questions

You may apply for all or part of your course fees.

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA.

Deduct the amount of the Department bursary from the maximum tuition loan that you are applying for.

Inform our Student Support Administrator and send them a copy of the payment schedule when you receive it.

Your tuition loan will be paid directly to the Department in instalments.

Refer to the government website for ‘Repaying your student loan’.

Back to top