A Semester at Oxford: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Modul’s Best Students
Modul University Vienna is proud to offer outstanding third-year BA International Relations students the opportunity to study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities through the Oxford Study Abroad Programme (OSAP). This exclusive pathway provides Associate Membership at an Oxford college and the chance to complete your bachelor’s thesis under the supervision of world-leading Oxford tutors.
This is not a typical study abroad experience. It is an academically rigorous, career-defining opportunity designed for high-achieving students ready to join an elite global academic community.
Why Oxford?
Oxford consistently ranks among the top universities globally and is currently ranked top 5 in the QS World University Rankings. Its collegiate system offers an academic and cultural experience unmatched anywhere in the world. Associate Membership signals exceptional academic achievement and provides a powerful lifelong credential recognised by employers, graduate schools, international organisations, and diplomatic institutions worldwide.
Students benefit from full integration into Oxford college life
- Associate Member status at your Oxford college
- 13 weeks of guaranteed accommodation in Oxford
- Weekly one-to-one or small group academic supervision
- Full Junior Common Room (JCR) membership
- Access to college facilities, libraries, and social activities
- Comprehensive academic transcript
- Lifelong affiliation with your Oxford college
This immersive experience allows you to live, study, and participate fully in the historic Oxford collegiate environment.
Important Information
- Primary course: 8 tutorials plus introductory meeting focused on thesis research
- Secondary course: 4 tutorials plus introductory meeting in a complementary subject
- Access to Oxford lectures, seminars, and libraries
- Official OSAP transcript with individual tutorial reports
- Work directly with expert Oxford tutors in International Relations and related fields
- Develop your BA thesis through weekly one-to-one tutorials
- Design a tailored academic programme aligned with your research interests
- Engage in rigorous intellectual discussion and advanced academic writing
Students should expect a demanding workload, including substantial weekly reading (approximately 35–50 hours) and regular analytical essays.
This opportunity is open only to Modul’s highest-achieving students.
- Be third-year students in the BA International Relations programme
- Hold a minimum cumulative grade average of 75% (≈ 3.0/4.0 GPA)
- Demonstrate readiness to undertake advanced thesis research
- Show high proficiency in academic English
- Personal statement (500–750 words) outlining your motivation
- Thesis topic outline (300–500 words)
- Current academic transcript
Applications are assessed for academic standing and thesis feasibility.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the Modul faculty panel.
- Euro 11,000 including 13 weeks housing in central Oxford
Please note: This fee is additional to the Modul Semester fee
Pannonia funding grant
- Approximately EURO 3200 open to all applicants
- One full scholarship covering programme fees
- One half scholarship covering 50% of programme fees
Hilary Lawson - Program Manager for Institutional Development
hilary.lawson@modul.ac.at
