Oxford DPhil Postgraduate Applicants for 2025/2026 entry

Clara.T.K

Lots of undergraduate threads/discussions but not postgraduate DPhil ones, so starting one here! Lots of discussion is welcome!

Welcome to everyone, and best of luck with your applications! :h:

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Anonymous #1

Prospective course: DPhil Astrophysics and DPhil Theoretical Physics

Achieved (or expected) grade: first class with honours - 84%

Nationality: British dual nationality

Current (or last) university: University of Warwick

Current (or last) course: Master of Physics

When application submitted: Submitted 20th November for January deadline

College preferences: St jones

Other universities you’re applying to: Princeton, university of Chicago, Boston university, UCL, Ku Leuven….

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Anonymous #2

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by Anonymous

Prospective course: DPhil Astrophysics and DPhil Theoretical Physics
Achieved (or expected) grade: first class with honours - 84%
Nationality: British dual nationality
Current (or last) university: University of Warwick
Current (or last) course: Master of Physics
When application submitted: Submitted 20th November for January deadline
College preferences: St jones
Other universities you’re applying to: Princeton, university of Chicago, Boston university, UCL, Ku Leuven….

Did you hear back. I have applied for Dphil Particle Physics

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Anonymous #1

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by Anonymous

Did you hear back. I have applied for Dphil Particle Physics

Not yet, invites should be going out soon. Most interviews are around February

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Anonymous #2

I see for Particle Physics, they are doing research group interviews in Jan.

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username7490727

Is anyone applying for the DPhil in Ancient History or for another course within the Classics Faculty?

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Anonymous #3

any DPIR applicants?

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MAUB

any DPhil Public Policy applicant here?

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Sabrinawww

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by gli_astri

Prospective course: Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics
Achieved (or expected) grade: 1st BSc, pending grade for MSc
Nationality: EU (but Home fee status)
Current (or last) course: MSc Planetary Science
When application submitted: 6th Jan
College preferences: Christ Church
Other universities you’re applying to: Newcastle (applied), St Andrew’s (pending), others TBD

have you heard back?

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Anonymous #1

Hello, I received an interview invitation for Oxford DPhil Theoretical Physics (plasma astrophysics) on 29th Jan. I went to the interview today - 5th Feb. My time slot was 11:30-12:30. I was asked to talk about my research first. It was supposed to be 10 min presentation then questions but they ended up asking questions during the presentation. That ended up being 30-35 min. It was a nice discussion with some difficult questions. Then I was asked a physics question which I messed up at the start but eventually got to the answer with some help and corrections along the way. Finally, a brief discussion about some of the projects I want to be considered for. Then I asked a few questions and that was it. Overall a fun experience 8/10 and time went back quickly. I think I did ok overall 7/10 I think the physics question messed me up but hopefully, my track record and research presentation carry me to an offer. Overall, enjoy the process and learn from these people :smile: