If you are planning to take a degree and live in Oxford over an extended period, you can either rent privately or apply for accommodation through your college, with some offering accommodation to individuals, couples and/or families. This may be within the college grounds or located around Oxford (see each college entry for specific details). Not all colleges offer accommodation to Saïd Business School students and, where it is provided, accommodation is usually allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
The college experience
Overview
The collegiate system makes studying at Oxford a truly special experience.
Degree students at Saïd Business School will be attached to a college, either as a full member or associate member. In certain cases, you may also be offered accommodation at your college.
Where applicable, you will request a college during your admissions process.
My college has a very friendly graduate community, a beautiful environment and a wonderful history. They regularly run really thought-provoking talks, and of course, you can always take part in sport.
College life
Oxford colleges are small, intimate communities, where you meet academics and fellow students from around the world.
Colleges help you establish a new circle of friends quickly. You will find yourself absorbed in fascinating conversations with students from a variety of disciplines at college seminars, dinners, and informal occasions. This is a distinctive advantage over universities organised on departmental lines.
All colleges invest heavily in facilities, with extensive library and IT provision, sports and social events. The relatively small number of students at each college means that you will have lots of individual support and close personal attention.
Some colleges are exclusively tailored to postgraduates and 30 colleges admit both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Oxford from the air
Choosing a college
Oxford University has 39 independent, self-governing colleges.
For most degree programmes, you can select your college preference. While you can select your preferred college when you accept your offer, please note that you may not be offered a place at your first choice. The Programme and timing of your application dictates which Colleges may be available to you. A confirmed list of those available will be provided when you accept your offer.
There are a few factors to consider when applying for a college:
Type of college
You need to decide whether to apply for a college that accepts graduates only. You may prefer a graduate-only college if you are returning to study after a period of substantial work experience, perhaps with a family. Alternatively, you may prefer to mix with both the graduate and undergraduate community.
Location within Oxford
The town is small and most colleges are within a 15-minute walk of the city centre and Saïd Business School. View the college location map.
Art, music, drama and sport
Some colleges have strong dramatic traditions whereas others are very strong in sports, such as rowing.
Accommodation
There are lots of options to consider when choosing your accommodation.
College options
Balliol College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
Green Templeton College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Major Programme Management, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance, MSc Global Healthcare Leadership
Harris Manchester College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance, MSc Global Healthcare Leadership
Hertford College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Major Programme Management, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
Jesus College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance, MSc Global Healthcare Leadership
Keble College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc in Major Programme Management, MSc Financial Economics
Kellogg College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
Lady Margaret Hall
MBA, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Major Programme Management, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
Linacre College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
Merton College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc in Major Programme Management, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance, MSc Global Healthcare Leadership
Pembroke College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc in Major Programme Management, MSc Financial Economics and DPhil in Management Studies
Reuben College
DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance, EMBA, MBA, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Global Healthcare Leadership
St Anne's College
MBA, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Major Programme Management, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
St Catherine's College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
St Cross College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance, MSc Global Healthcare Leadership
St Hilda's College
Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
St Hugh's College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc in Major Programme Management, MSc Financial Economics and DPhil in Management Studies
St Peter's College
MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance
Wolfson College
MBA, MSc Financial Economics, DPhil in Management, DPhil in Finance, MSc Global Healthcare Leadership