SECURE YOUR WAY TO

OXFORD
INTRODUCTION

UJANG PURNAMA
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at ITB
(2011-2015)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) in
Apothecary Professional Program at ITB
(2016-2017)
DPhil Student in Department of Physiology,
Anatomy, and Genetics at University of
Oxford (2018-2022)
LPDP Awardee

SPEAKER

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BRIEF
What I’m sharing with you
today are:
University application and admission: process,
top tips, and advice
Learning process at the University of Oxford
Tips and trick for a successful application
Personal unique story: pursuing doctoral degree
without master degree, is it possible?
My journey to be an LPDP awardee
Handy hints for scholarship hunters
Scholarship for studying at the University of
Oxford
INSIDE Academic and non-academic life in Oxford

PICKS Benefits and challenges studying at the

University of Oxford

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Why Study Abroad?
STRONG WHY

New environment with new

different people from different
background
Top quality education
Become independent
International travel

WHY It’s a challenge!

STUDY
ABROAD?

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Study in University
of Oxford
STUDY IN OXFORD

WHY
OXFORD?

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STUDY IN OXFORD
Courses in University of
Oxford

350 Courses
(Full time and part time)

Taught
THE
COURSES
Research

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STUDY IN OXFORD

THE
DEPART-
MENTS

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STUDY IN OXFORD

THE
DEPART-
MENTS

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THE
DEPART-
MENTS

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Official transcript
Statement of purpose /
research proposal
Written work
CV/resume
GRE
GENERAL IELTS/TOEFL
REQUIRE- Scholarship supporting
MENTS statement

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Starting your application

Your details
References
Qualification, languages and
funding
Supporting documents
GUIDELINES
Declaration of payment
FOR APPLI-
CATION

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1
Choose a course
a. Read the intro to courses, by A-Z or by Department
b. Read the entry requirement on the course page

2
Thinking about funding
a. Check requirement and deadline
b. Use fees, funding and scholarship search

Prepare to apply

3
a. Prepare transcript and ask potential referee
b. Check the deadline of each course
c. Check English language requirement
ADMISSION d. Choose colleges

TO OXFORD
4
Start your application
a. Read through application guide
b. Click apply in the course page

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1. Start as early as possible,

Oxford offers many
scholarships
2. Read through the website
carefully
3. Make up your mind about
what to study
4. Find a mentor

TOP TIPS 5. Polish your CV and

Statement of purpose
AND ADVICE 6. Contact potential
supervisor from now!

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200 master’s-level courses (usually 9-12

months; some courses take 2 years)

Attending lectures and seminars and are

typically assessed by exams and
coursework.

120 DPhil (PhD) programmes (3-4 years)

LEARNING Completing a major research project and

thesis, meeting regularly with a
PROCESS supervisor.

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OXFORD
COLLEGES

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OXFORD COLLEGES

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Tips and tricks for successful applicant :

State on your statement of

purpose what you can
contribute to Oxford while
studying
Strong CV (published paper,
achievement, experiences)
Good written work
TIPS & Get the project and/or
TRICKS supervisor
Great performance on interview
with short presentation

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Pursuing doctoral degree without

master degree, is it possible?

Many PhD courses require a master’s

degree in a relevant subject. There are
couple of courses that no need
masters.
Experiences in related field (work or
internship)
PERSONAL Apply through the advertised project
UNIQUE Propose a project
STORY

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Study with Scholarship
in University of Oxford
Study with
Scholarship
in Oxford

Complicated journey
Check LPDP website and social media
account frequently
Get my self some mentors
My Preparing all the requirements
Journey In parallel, preparing and applying for
to be an the university
Proofreading documents to trusted
LPDP friends or colleagues
awardee

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Study with
Scholarship
in Oxford

Do NOT rely only on one

scholarship application
Get to know the scholarship vision
Handy and mission
hints for Get to know the scholarship
requirement
scholar- Learn from previous awardee
ship
hunter

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Study with
Scholarship Scholarship options for studying
in Oxford in University of Oxford :

LPDP (www.lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id)
Jardine
(www.jardines.com/en/community/fou
ndation.html)
Chevening
(www.chevening.org/scholarship/indo
nesia/)
Clarendon
(www.ox.ac.uk/clarendon)

SCHOLAR- The Gates Scholarship

(www.thegatesscholarship.org/)
SHIPS The Rhodes Scholarship
(www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/)

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Life as Students in
University of Oxford
Life as Students in Oxford

OXFORD COLLEGES

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Life as Students in Oxford

Life as a master student

Specialization and concentration in certain field

Master’s by Research or Taught Master’s
Similar to Bachelor’s Degree
Wider scope than PhD (less specialized)
Regular classes and exams
Regular classes and exams

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Life as Students in Oxford

Academic life

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Life as Students in Oxford

Academic life

Analysis Communication

Creativity Open-Mindedness

Problem Solving

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Life as Students in Oxford

Academic Life

Literature review
Supervision
Lab work/field work
Research group activities
Conferences, talks, seminars
Writing and publication

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Life as Students in Oxford

NON-Academic life

Clubs and societies

Competitions
Internships
Organization

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Life as Students in Oxford

Social and relaxation time

Sports and physical activities

Traveling
Side projects
Cultural activities

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Life as Students
in Oxford

Well-known university
College system
Structured learning system
Shaping a beautiful mind
International vibes and great
networking
Big opportunities
Many source of learning: library and
best professors
Producing notable alumni
BENEFITS Great facilities

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Life as Students
in Oxford

Competitiveness
Tight deadline
Independency
People are so smart!

CHALLENGES

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Thank You!