Brasenose College
UCAS campus code: V
Brasenose is an inclusive and diverse community where all members of the college family support each other.
Contact details
Admissions contact: Dr Felicity Shelley
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 277510 or +44 (0) 1865 277830
Website: www.bnc.ox.ac.uk (including a full list of academic staff)
About us
Situated in Radcliffe Square, Brasenose is a friendly college at the heart of the University and city.
We are able to accommodate undergraduates in single rooms for all years of study at our main site or nearby Frewin complex. Brasenose provides delicious and affordable food in our 16th-century dining hall. There are also shared kitchens at Frewin. Our lively bar is a fantastic place to relax.
We hold an annual summer week-long arts festival plus many more music, arts, sports and society events throughout the year. Our students run many special events including Chinese New Year and Burns Night celebrations, charity auctions, diversity workshops, fancy-dress parties and more. Brasenose’s libraries are open 24 hours a day. We have our own sports ground and boathouse, and a large common room with entertainment of many kinds.
Read more on the college website.
Year founded: 1509
Student numbers: Undergraduate 382; Postgraduate 201
Brasenose is...
'…the friendly atmosphere amongst people from a vast array of backgrounds.'
Atty
'…the amazing location - you really are at the heart of this historic city.'
Adam
'…being amongst people who are always so ready to be involved. From fancy-dress parties to the Christmas pantomime.'
Jess
'…having amazing food that’s also just so cheap.'
Brad
'…being offered accommodation for all your years of study, and it’s all either on the main site or a five-minute walk away. I love that we’re always central!'
Tori
College living
What you can study here
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Where you'll find us
Brasenose College is accessed via the beautiful Radcliffe Square, near to the main University libraries, labs and lecture theatres, right next to the bustling High Street. Our Frewin Hall complex is 5 minutes’ walk from the main site.
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Access Brasenose
Our outreach events and programmes offer a chance for you to meet us and discover what studying here might be like. You will also learn about our admissions process and how to submit a strong application.
Visit Oxford
Our 2026 undergraduate Open Days will be held on 1 and 2 July and 18 September.
University-wide outreach
Visit the University's outreach event calendar to view upcoming outreach events. Please note that some events may require advance booking or have specific eligibility criteria.
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