Pakistani graduates aiming for Oxford or Cambridge in 2027 have three dates to plan around. Oxford's Master of Public Policy (MPP) closes at 12:00 midday UK time on Wednesday 2 December 2026 (5 pm Pakistan time). Cambridge's main university funding deadlines for 2027/28 entry are Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Wednesday 6 January 2027.
Key dates at a glance
| What | Deadline (UK time) | Pakistan time |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Master of Public Policy, 2027-28 entry (final deadline) | 12:00 midday, Wed 2 December 2026 | 5:00 pm, Wed 2 December 2026 |
| Cambridge main funding deadline 1 | 23:59 GMT, Tue 8 December 2026 | 4:59 am, Wed 9 December 2026 |
| Cambridge main funding deadline 2 | 23:59 GMT, Wed 6 January 2027 | 4:59 am, Thu 7 January 2027 |
What is the Oxford Master of Public Policy?
The MPP is taught at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government. It is a full-time course with an expected length of 12 months, and the expected start date is 27 September 2027. Oxford lists 2 December 2026 as the final application deadline for 2027-28 entry.
Oxford asks for a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in any discipline.
How much does the Oxford MPP cost?
Oxford lists the 2027-28 course fee as £54,650 a year for both home and overseas students, about Rs 2.02 crore. The application fee is £75 (about Rs 27,700) per application. Oxford offers application fee waivers to some groups, including applicants from low-income countries who meet its criteria, so check whether you qualify before you pay.
Rupee figures are approximate, at Rs 369.60 per pound (2 November 2026).
Will I be considered for Oxford scholarships?
Oxford expects to offer over 1,200 full or partial graduate scholarships for 2027-28 entry across many courses. If you apply to the MPP by its December deadline and receive a course offer, your application will then be considered for Oxford scholarships. For most of them, Oxford assesses you automatically, without a separate scholarship application.
What do the Cambridge funding deadlines mean?
Cambridge says your funding deadline depends on the course you apply for, so check your own course page for the date that applies to you. For 2027/28 entry the main university funding deadlines are 8 December 2026 and 6 January 2027, and some funders have different deadlines.
To be considered for funding, you must submit your complete application, including references, by 23:59 GMT on the relevant deadline. That is 4:59 am the next morning in Pakistan, so aim to finish on the deadline day itself. Cambridge also says almost all funding is reserved for incoming students, so you should not expect to find funding after your course begins. Most university scholarships and studentships are listed in its Postgraduate Funding Search.
What should I do now?
Ask your referees early, because Cambridge counts references as part of a complete application. For Oxford, apply to the MPP before midday UK time on 2 December. For Cambridge, find your course's funding deadline and submit everything, references included, before it.
FAQ
When does the Oxford MPP close for 2027-28?
12:00 midday UK time on Wednesday 2 December 2026, which is 5 pm in Pakistan.
Do I need a separate application for Oxford scholarships?
For most Oxford scholarships, no. Applicants who apply by the December deadline and receive an offer are assessed automatically.
What are Cambridge's 2027/28 funding deadlines?
The main university funding deadlines are 8 December 2026 and 6 January 2027. Your course page tells you which one applies.
Sources
University of Oxford: Master of Public Policy and University of Cambridge: Postgraduate funding (both checked 2 November 2026).
Source: ox.ac.uk