<p>I’ve read everything I can find on this forum about grad programs in Classics, and among all the schools mentioned in application discussion or lists of top programs, there’s a conspicuous absence: Oxford. The faculty and resources there (especially in my particular interests, but seemingly across the board) are amazing – at least a match for the best in the US. </p>
<p>So, why isn’t it mentioned as a potential application recipient, or even thought of when top programs are brought up? Is it just that it’s not in the US? Is it lack of funding for US students? I don’t know exactly what they offer, but their website gives the impression that, barring the winning of one of a few competitive fellowships, you have to pay for everything (including tuition) yourself. That’s so harsh I have a hard time believing it. Anybody have more info on their funding for US students, or thoughts in general about the school and why it’s overlooked?</p>
Mostly. Oxford is amazing, but it’s not worth the price tag without funding. </p>
<p>Unless you’re dead set on something that’s not really offered at American universities (e.g. Cypriot studies), then there’s probably at least a few programs here that match your interests.</p>
<p>Not believing it doesn’t make it any less true. If you don’t pay taxes to the British government, they don’t pay for you to attend their universities. That’s the way it is. There is more funding available for graduate students, but it;'s very competitive. Most overseas students who study in the UK get some kind of scholarship from their own country.</p>