Regent's Park College
UCAS campus code: 8
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.
Contact details
Academic Registrar: James Ross
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 288153 or +44 (0) 1865 288120
Website: www.rpc.ox.ac.uk (including a full list of academic staff)
About the college
Regent’s Park College specialises in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Our beautiful quad offers a retreat from the bustle of the city but also puts you just minutes from everything you will need.
Tutors give meticulous care to the academic well-being of their students, providing them with a supportive environment as they move towards success in their final examinations.
Students are members of many college committees including the Governing Body and their views are actively sought in determining college policies.
Read more on the college website.
Year founded: 1810 (incorporating an Education Society formed 1752)
Student numbers: Undergraduate 110; Postgraduate 60
Regent’s Park is...
'…always being surrounded by friendly faces. You will never go into dinner, the JCR or the bar and there not be someone happy to chat to you.'
Ellie
'…warm, welcoming and genuinely homely.'
Naomi
'…a feeling of inclusion which is second to none.'
Sam
'…a small college, so it’s really easy to get to know everyone, regardless of year or subject.'
Tabbi
'…hands-down the best quad in Oxford – a tranquil green retreat.'
Holly
College living
What you can study here
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Where you'll find us
Regent’s is located in the city centre, just off St Giles’. We are within walking distance of most of the University faculties, departments and libraries and conveniently located to enjoy Oxford’s parks, cafes and restaurants.
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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
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