Jesus College

Jesus College is an inclusive and informal place, where the wellbeing and success of our students are our highest priorities. To instil this sense of community, all our undergraduates can live in College accommodation at the heart of the city for their entire degrees. 

We aim to support applicants with our Academic Skills Fellow, Student Support Fellow and freely available resources on YouTube. Generous access bursaries are available for any student in financial need. This money does not need to be repaid, and is given on top of University bursaries.

To maintain high standards, there are also awards to recognise academic achievement and progress, as well as support for extracurricular activities. It is little wonder that the College has been voted amongst the best for student satisfaction since 2010.

Jesus College has had Welsh connections since its founding in 1571, although our students now come from all over the UK and abroad. 

In 2022, we opened the Cheng Yu Tung Building on our historic site, which houses study and teaching spaces, graduate facilities, a multi-faith prayer room, a café, a digital media lab and an on-site gym. At the heart of the building is the Digital Hub, an interdisciplinary education, research and events space that hosts events throughout the academic year. We also host Oxbridge’s first dedicated Esports Suite.

Read more on the college website.

Year founded: 1571
Student numbers: Undergraduate 376; Postgraduate 249

Jesus College is...

'…a truly inclusive, colourful and empowered community where we look after each other.'
Peter

'...never the same. One day I may be debating with scholars in Jesus’ law library; the next I will be playing for promotion in the College’s football team.'
Kush  

'...the place where the Jesus College Access Bursary has allowed me to continue my studies without fear of not making ends meet.'
Anon

'...my home. In just two short terms it made me into a proud Jesubite!'
Tomer