Mansfield College
UCAS campus code: E
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. Our small size and welcoming ethos make Mansfield a warm, informal environment where tutors and students work together to achieve academic excellence and sustain a progressive and lively community.
Contact details
Tutor for admissions: Helen Brooks
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 282920 or +44 (0) 1865 270999
Website: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk (including a full list of academic staff)
About us
All undergraduate students are housed in Mansfield accommodation. All first years live on the main college site, with the rest in college accommodation a short cycle or walk away.
All first year rooms on site are ensuite, and there are several large kitchens for student use. The college offers excellent food at reasonable prices in the Chapel Hall, while the Crypt café offers a more informal eating and study space. Our well-stocked libraries are open 24 hours a day, and students have access to free sports facilities nearby.
Read more on the college website.
Year founded: 1886
Student numbers: Undergraduate 239; Postgraduate 186
Mansfield is...
'...a beautiful and welcoming college - I’m so glad I landed here.'
Eleanor
'…close-knit. I like that I will always bump into someone I know when I’m walking around college.'
Amelia
'...a supportive environment to grow in, both personally and academically. The people here have genuinely made Oxford feel like home!'
Flav
'...a college for foodies! The food on offer daily has got to be some of the best in Oxford. There’s always at least three choices for every meal, including really diverse vegetarian options.'
Mia
'…a very happy place to be.'
Alex
College living
What you can study here
Don't see your course listed?
Check out a full listing of which colleges offer each undergraduate course.
Where you'll find us
Mansfield occupies one of the best sites in Oxford, a short walk away from the Science Area and University libraries and close to the city centre, but in a quiet position near the University Parks.
Virtual tour
Access Mansfield
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.
What else should you think about when choosing a college?
Ready to find out more about applying?
Read our step-by-step application guide.