The funding deadline printed on your specific course page. Oxford generally runs two rounds, and not every course accepts applications in both — some close after the first.
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Clarendon 2027/28
Clarendon has no deadline of its own, so the answer to “when do I apply” is written in the course calendar. For 2027/28 entry, Oxford’s funding deadlines generally fall in December 2026 and January 2027, varying by department.
Key dates
| Stage | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First funding deadline | December 2026 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Second funding deadline | January 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Results announced | Spring 2027 | Last cycle’s — not yet confirmed |
| Courses begin | October 2027 | Confirmed |
Rows marked “last cycle’s” are guidance only — this cycle’s official notice is not published yet. Confirm every date against the official source below before you apply.
What changed this cycle
- The living-cost grant is uprated each cycle, so read the exact figure for the year on the course page.
What this cycle pays
- Full course fees for the entire period of fee liability
- An annual living-costs grant, above £15,000 in recent cycles and uprated each year
Questions about this cycle
No. You may still be admitted to the course, but missing the funding deadline removes you from Clarendon consideration. That single point is why many strong candidates end up admitted but unfunded.
Official source
This page was written from: University of Oxford — Clarendon Fund. When the notice changes, this page is updated to match.
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