Lincoln College
UCAS campus code: C
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.
Contact details
Admissions Officer: Richard Little
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 279836 or +44 (0) 1865 279800
Website: www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk (including a full list of academic staff)
About us
Located in the heart of the city, Lincoln is one of Oxford’s smaller colleges with just over 300 undergraduates. We guarantee accommodation for each year of your course. All first-year rooms have ensuite facilities, as do a significant proportion of our other rooms. Our library is one of the most beautiful in Oxford.
We know that finance can be a barrier to university and we provide a number of generous bursaries, as well as grants and scholarships, to support those who require help. Our food is regarded as excellent and our dining hall serves three meals every day during term time. Our popular college bar also serves lighter meals.
We provide free membership to the University gym and have a sports field and boathouse. We have college teams in most sports and a number of student societies. Drama and music are particularly popular and each year the Turl Street Arts Festival provides a special focus for student-led arts events.
Read more on the college website.
Year founded: 1427
Student numbers: Undergraduate 307; Postgraduate 288
Lincoln is...
'…the most caring community in Oxford; both academically and pastorally, the College has supported me in whatever capacity I’ve needed.'
Hannah
'…in an amazing central location. And we have the most incredible library.'
Lillian
'…inclusive of all; it celebrates diversity and creates a strong sense of community.'
Nupur
'…right at the centre of all the action in Oxford.'
Kenneth
College living
What you can study here
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Where you'll find us
Lincoln is located in the centre of Oxford on Turl Street, just minutes from many of Oxford’s departments, faculties, libraries, shops and restaurants. All of our undergraduate accommodation is also in central Oxford, within a 10-minute walk of the main site.
Virtual tour
Access Lincoln
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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