College listing

Balliol led the way in turning Oxford into a place open to all on merit. The diverse student body is arguably one of the most active in the University.

Brasenose is an inclusive and diverse community where all members of the college family support each other. 

Christ Church is home to a really welcoming and vibrant community of students and staff living in one of the most beautiful colleges in Oxford.

Experience a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere at Corpus Christi, one of Oxford’s older colleges. We pride ourselves on a strong tradition of openness, tolerance and fairness.

Exeter is the fourth-oldest college in Oxford, renowned for its warm welcome and supportive community. The College is a place where life-long friendships flourish in no time at all.

Harris Manchester is the only Oxford college which is dedicated solely to mature students (21+ with no upper age limit). It has a warm and friendly atmosphere in which each student is supported and treated as an individual.

Hertford is known for its friendly and informal atmosphere – it’s the kind of place where it’s easy to make friends and feel at home.

Jesus College is known as one of the friendliest of Oxford’s colleges where students can enjoy the best possible education, whatever their backgrounds.

Keble was originally established to extend access to Oxford University, and it remains true to that founding vision. Students join a community where learning is valued and encouraged, but where there’s scope to develop in many other ways too.

Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) is a pioneering Oxford University college. It was founded in 1879 with a dual passion for learning and equality, making it possible for the first time for women to study at Oxford.

Lincoln is a small and friendly college, with a dynamic student body and supportive staff and Fellows. Education and research are at the heart of what we do, and this is reflected in our thriving academic community.

Magdalen (pronounced ‘Maudlen’) has some of the most beautiful buildings in Oxford, new as well as ancient. It is set in 100 acres of grounds which include the deer park and Addison’s riverside walk.

Throughout its history Mansfield has worked hard to make an Oxford education available to previously under-represented groups; the proportion of our UK students from the state sector is the highest of any college.

Ours is a close-knit community with a friendly and stimulating atmosphere, superb educational and welfare support, and a well-earned reputation for academic excellence and success.

New College is a supportive community and provides an environment which allows students from all backgrounds to flourish both socially and academically. 

Oriel was the first college to be founded by a king back in 1326. Being a small college gives us a noticeably friendly atmosphere, with beautiful quadrangles close to the Bodleian Library, the city centre and Christ Church Meadow.

Pembroke is a lively, supportive and ambitious intellectual community. The college is home to a diverse body of students who share a common passion for their subjects.

The Queen’s College is a close-knit, friendly college founded in 1341 with historic links with the North West of England. Today, Queen’s is proud to have a warm and welcoming community that fosters a spirit of creative exploration and collaboration.

Regent’s is famed for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. Our undergraduates often excel in the sporting and cultural life of the University as well as in academic results.

St Anne’s is a down-to-earth, friendly and independent-minded college.

St Catherine's College (Catz) is Oxford’s youngest undergraduate college and one of its largest and most diverse communities.

St Edmund Hall is home to a large, diverse and inclusive community. 

St Hilda’s is beautifully situated on the bank of the River Cherwell a short walk from the city centre; with the University Sports Centre and the vibrant Cowley Road, full of cafes, music venues, bars and global cuisines, on its doorstep.

Known for its extensive, tranquil gardens, St Hugh’s is one of the largest colleges in Oxford.

St John’s is proud of its reputation for academic excellence within a vibrant, supportive and socially diverse community.

Located in the heart of Oxford, St Peter’s is known for its friendliness, informality, excellent relations between students and tutors and strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and student support. 

Somerville is a warm, forward-looking and inclusive college with a streak of radicalism at its heart.

Trinity is a medium-sized college with a great central location in the heart of the city centre.

Situated in the very centre of Oxford, University College (Univ) combines a long history with a thoroughly modern outlook.

Wadham was founded by a woman, Dorothy Wadham, in the 17th century with a mission to create a college of academic excellence in the heart of Oxford. We have been pushing the boundaries of knowledge and inquiry ever since.

Worcester College is a supportive and positive community, where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential.

Wycliffe is a warm and welcoming evangelical theological college which places a strong emphasis on Christian community and commitment.