St Hilda's College
UCAS campus code: N
At St Hilda’s, we’re friendly, inclusive, and welcoming. As a medium-sized college among the University of Oxford colleges, you'll find we're small enough for you to easily make friends, yet large enough to offer a diverse range of students, tutors, and courses, along with outstanding facilities.
Contact details
Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach Manager: Suzanna Sheldon
Academic Registrar and Disability Coordinator: Rebekah Unwin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 286620 or +44 (0) 1865 276884
Website: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk (including a full list of academic staff)
About us
St Hilda’s is situated a short walk from Oxford city centre, on the East bank of the River Cherwell; with the University Sports Centre and the vibrant Cowley Road, full of cafes, music venues, bars and global cuisines, on its doorstep.
All first years live on the main college site and can choose to live in college accommodation for the entirety of their degree. Shared kitchen facilities are available, and our beautiful dining hall overlooking the river offers a variety of food that is sustainable, local and seasonal.
The college is a caring academic community, with passionate and supportive tutors, a dedicated welfare team, and one of the most extensive college library collections in Oxford. We also offer a generous range of bursaries and financial awards for academic work, travel, sport, and other activities to help you make the most of your time here. Regardless of your background, we want you to become a part of our community, feel like you belong, settle in quickly, and go on to achieve your full potential.
Read more on the college website.
Year founded: 1893
Student numbers: Undergraduate 414; Postgraduate 264
St Hilda’s is...
'…in a great location.'
Jasper
'...grounded and friendly. You meet people with a wide range of experiences, from a range of different cultures.'
Lawrence
'...tutors and lecturers who are so passionate about their subject – I’ve benefited tremendously from the tutorial system.'
Susannah
'…feeling at ease with some of the best welfare support in the whole of the University.'
Neyet
'…generous. With the help of a bursary, I have been able to thrive both academically and in my own self-development.'
Ruth
College living
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What you can study here
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Where you'll find us
The college is on a beautiful riverside site with easy access to the city centre, the University sports complex and the lively culture of east Oxford.
Virtual tour
Access St. Hilda's
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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