Recognised Student Programme
The Oxford Internet Institute is a multidisciplinary research and teaching department of the University of Oxford. Our faculty have expertise spanning a wide range of interrelated social, economic, political, legal, technical and ethical issues of the Internet.
Recognised students have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the collaborative research culture of the Oxford Internet Institute. They can engage with researchers in their field, attend events and workshops and assist research groups or labs.
Recognised students attend the weekly DPhil seminar where they have the opportunity to present work for feedback and meet the Oxford Internet Institute’s doctoral students. Recognised students can also audit classes offered as part of the our MSc programmes, and attend seminars and events hosted by the department.
Each recognised student has an Academic Advisor with whom they can discuss their research. Although Academic Advisors do not offer formal thesis supervision they provide advice on relevant events and other research activities.
In addition to the support of an Academic Advisor, recognised students will receive a University card, University email, printing services, and a work space with IT facilities in the department. They will also be able to access Oxford’s world-class library resources during their stay.
Recognised student visitors may apply to join the department for a minimum of one term and a maximum of Oxford’s three terms. The timing of visits is an important consideration, as the atmosphere of the department changes across the academic year.
Visitors who wish to participate in a full calendar of events and other similar research activities should aim to visit in Michaelmas or Hilary Terms. Conversely, if you are looking for a quieter working environment, Trinity term may be preferred.
Applicants should first read the university’s Recognised Student Guidance, and identify an Academic Advisor from amongst the faculty at Oxford Internet Institute eligible to supervise doctoral work. Next, applicants should email their proposed Academic Advisor a short paragraph describing their research interests to gauge their interest in supporting a recognised student application.
1.) Once an Academic Advisor has agreed to support your application, please follow the instructions on the Recognised Student application process page to submit your application.
2.) You must also send the following directly to admissions@oii.ox.ac.uk:
Please email admissions@oii.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions about the recognised student application process.
If the Oxford Internet Institute is able to support your application, and has an Academic Advisor available to provide appropriate supervision during your proposed visit, you will receive a formal offer letter specifying the terms for which you have been admitted.
The recognised student fees can be found on the University’s Recognised student fees page. Tuition fees do not include college fees (as you will not be affiliated with any college), accommodation, or other course and maintenance fees.
If you are an overseas student, you will need to start applying for your visa as early as possible. Information about student vis requirements can be found on the university’s Visa and immigration pages.
Recognised Students can apply to stay for one, two or three terms. Applications will be considered on a termly basis after the relevant deadline has passed.
| Deadline | Applications accepted for |
| Friday 17 July 2026 | Michaelmas 2026, Hilary 2027 and Trinity 2027 starts |
| Friday 16 October 2026 | Hilary 2027 , Trinity 2027 and Michaelmas 2027 starts |
| Friday 22 January 2027 | Trinity 2027, Michaelmas 2027 and Hilary 2028 starts |
Director, Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow
Deputy Director, Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow
Departmental Research Lecturer
Professor of Education, the Internet and Society
Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor of AI & Work
Professor of Internet Geography
Associate Professor in AI and Society
Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow
Professor of Internet Studies
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow
Departmental Research Lecturer
Associate Professor
Professor of Society and the Internet
Professor Viktor Mayer-Schönberger
Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation
Professor of Data Ethics and Policy
Associate Professor
Senior Policy Fellow, Associate Professor
Associate Professor of Digital Culture
Professor of Human Behaviour and Technology
Associate Professor
Dieter Schwarz Associate Professor, AI, Government & Policy.
Senior Research Fellow
Associate Professor Digital South Asian Studies
Departmental Research Lecturer
Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies
Professor of Digital Markets and Competition
Lecturer in AI, Government & Policy
Professor of Technology and Regulation
Associate Professor