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Oxford University Colleges
(Oxford, England)



Oxford University is one of the world's leading universities and Oxford University actually consists of 39 separate university colleges, located in and around Oxford city centre.

Many of the famous Oxford University colleges are open to the public on official walking tours or on an individual basis and the Oxford University are amongst some of the most spectacular and historic buildings in the Oxford area. Here are some of the main colleges in the Oxford University complex.





Oxford University: All Souls College - High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279379
All Souls College is situated in central Oxford and was founded in 1438. Highlights at Oxford's All Souls College include striking twin towers and many original features.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Friday - 14:00 to 16:00

Oxford University: Balliol College - Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3BJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 277777
One of three colleges in the Oxford University complex, Balliol College dates back to the 13th century. Balliol College has produced many famous politicians and leaders over the years and is one of the oldest buildings in the Oxford area.
Oxford university college open: Saturday and Sunday - 14:00 to 17:00

Oxford University: Brasenose College - Radcliffe Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 277830
Brasenose College, close to Oxford city centre, features wonderful views over Oxford's historic Radcliffe Square. Other attractions at Brasenose College include a historic chapel, large dining hall and detailed architecture.
Oxford university college open: daily - 10:00 to 11:30, 14;00 to 17:00

Oxford University: Christ Church - St. Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1DP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276150
Christ Church is one of the most stunning buildings in Oxford and features breathtaking architecture, with many important aspects. Dating back to the early 16th century, Oxford's Christ Church includes historic stained-glass windows in the college chapel, landscaped gardens and many rare Oxford artefacts.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:30

Oxford University: Corpus Christi College - Merton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4JF, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276700
Located in central Oxford, Corpus Christi College was built around 500 years ago and is smaller than many of Oxford's other colleges in the Oxford University complex.
Oxford university college open: daily - 13:30 to 16:30

Oxford University: Divinity School - Catte Street, Oxford, OX1 3BW, England
Divinity School, next to Oxford city centre, is thought to be the oldest college in Oxford University and was built in the early 1400s. Featuring many stone carvings, the impressive Bodleian Library and so unusual exhibits, Divinity School can be reached through the Old Schools Quad area.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 12:00

Oxford University: Examination Schools - High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BG, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276903
Heavily used during the early summer months, Oxford's Examination Schools are where many of Oxford University's exams take place. The Examination Schools feature an interesting portrait gallery and a number of historic sculptured panels.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Exeter College - Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279600
Exeter College, in Oxford's Market area, was founded in the early 14th century. This Oxford University College has been home to many famous students; include Tolkein, author of the world-famous Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Oxford university college open: daily - 14:00 to 17:00

Oxford University: Green College - Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HG, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 274770
Green College is one of Oxford University's most recent colleges and was founded in the late 1970s and specialises in medical studies and research.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Harris Manchester College - Mansfield Road, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 271006
Harris Manchester College originates from Manchester and moved to the city of Oxford in the late 19th century and stands next to a numerous of historic buildings and houses.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:00, Saturday - 09:30 to 13:00

Oxford University: Hertford College - Catte Street, Oxford, OX1 3BW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279400
The spectacular Hertford College was built in the 13th century and is next to Oxford's world-famous Bridge of Sighs. Much of the college has been extended over more recent years, but it retains much of its original charm and character.
Oxford university college open: Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 12:00, 14:00 to 18:00

Oxford University: Jesus College - Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279700
Oxford's famous Jesus College is actually a large group of small colleges in central Oxford. Often referred to as Oxford's Welsh College, Jesus College was founded over 400 years ago.
Oxford university college open: daily - 14:00 to 16:00

Oxford University: Keble College - Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PG, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 272727
Keble College dates back to the mid-19th century and is an attractive redbrick building. With more modern, Victorian architecture, Oxford's Keble College includes a splendid chapel, with impressive mosaics from Venice.
Oxford university college open: daily - 13:00 to 16:00

Oxford University: Kellogg College - Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 270383
Close to Oxford city centre, Kellogg College was founded fairly recently in 1990, and was part of the continual expansion of the Oxford University complex, as a college for adult further education.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Lady Margaret Hall - North Oxford Campus, Oxfordshire, OX2 6QA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 274300
Lady Margaret Hall, on the north side of Oxford, was formerly a women-only college. Founded in the late 19th century, men were not permitted in Oxford's Lady Margaret Hall for more than 100 years.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Linacre College - St. Cross Road, Oxford, OX1 3JA, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 271650
Founded in 1962, Linacre College is located in central Oxford and features sympathetic, modern architecture, surrounded by attractive gardens and parkland.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Lincoln College - Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DR, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279800
Lincoln College, in Oxford's Market Area, was founded almost 600 years ago, on the site of a historic Oxford church. On of Lincoln College's most famous students was Lord Florey, who developed penicillin in the late 1920s.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Saturday - 14:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00

Oxford University: Magdalen College - High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AU, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276000
Magdalen College, one of Oxford University's most famous colleges, features a tall bell tower, historic architecture, vast gardens and parklands, walking trails and scenic views.
Oxford university college open: daily - 12:00 to 18:00

Oxford University: Mansfield College - Mansfield Road, Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TF, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 270999
Mansfield College, in central Oxford, is one of the smallest colleges in the Oxford University complex and was originally based in Birmingham.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 t0 17:00

Oxford University: Merton College - Merton Street, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4JD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276310
Merton College is one of the largest colleges in the Oxford University complex and dates back to the mid-13th century. This important, historic building is situated in Oxford's city centre and features a medieval library, a quad and many original features.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Friday - 14:00 to 16:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00

Oxford University: New College - Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3BN, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279555
New College, in central Oxford, is close to Queen's Lane, next to Oxford city centre. Founded in the late 14th century, New College was actually the seventh college to join the Oxford University complex.
Oxford university college open: daily - 14:00 to 17:00

Oxford University: Nuffield College - New Road, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1NF, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 278500
Founded in 1937, Nuffield College features striking architecture, including a tower which is more than 45 metres / 150 feet tall.
Oxford university college open: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 18:00

Oxford University: Oriel College - Oriel Square, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4EW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276555
Oxford's Oriel College is located in central Oxford and features a grand square, impressive architecture and many historic features.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Pembroke College - Pembroke Street, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1DW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276444
Pembroke College, in the St. Aldates area of Oxford, was founded in the early 17th century. Highlights at Pembroke College include a historic chapel, a grand hall and an impressive collection of portraits.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Queen's College - High Street, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AW, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279120
Queen's College, founded in the mid-14th century, features some of the finest architecture in Oxford, many detailed carvings and numerous original features, including the Front Quad area.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Somerville College - Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 270600
Somerville College, the university college where former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once studied, is located to the north of Oxford city centre,
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: St. Anne's College - Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HS, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 274800
St. Anne's College is situated to the north of Oxford city centre and was originally founded as an all-women university college.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: St. Antony's College - Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6JF, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 284700
Sited on the north side of Oxford, St. Antony's College originally opened as a university college in the mid-20th century and is a graduate college.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: St. Catherine's College - Manor Road, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3UJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 271700
One of Oxford's largest university colleges, St. Catherine's College dates back to the mid-19th century and features a large college hall.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: St. Edmund Hall - Queen's Lane, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4AR, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279000
St. Edmund Hall was founded in the early 13th century and features a grand, historic medieval hall, a small quad area and excellent meeting facilities.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: St. Hilda's College - Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DY, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276884
St. Hilda's College, close to Oxford city centre, is most famous in Oxford for being the last remaining all-female university college in Oxford.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: St. Hugh's College - St. Margaret's Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6LE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 274900
St. Hugh's College, on the north side of Oxford, is full of history and interest. Featuring classical architecture and many impressive features, St. Hugh's College was originally founded as a university college for women only.
Visits possible at most times on application.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: St. John's College - St. Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3JP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 277300
St. John's College is located in the centre of Oxford and was founded in 1437. Highlights include grand architecture, many original features and the impressive gardens, which were originally landscaped by the world-famous garden designer, Capability Brown, more than 200 years ago.
Oxford university college open: daily - 13;00 to 17:00

Oxford University: St. Peter's College - New Inn, Hall Street, Oxford, OX1 2DL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 278900
Situated close to Oxford city centre, St. Peter's College was founded in the late 1920s and features a grand college chapel, built on the site of an ancient church.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Trinity College - Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 279900
Located in the centre of Oxford, Trinity College is surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and a large quad, which was partly designed by Christopher Wren, most famous for designing London's St. Paul's Cathedral.
Oxford university college open: daily - 10:30 to 12:00, 14:00 to 17:00

Oxford University: University College - High Street, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4BH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 276602
The University College, in central Oxford, is one of the oldest colleges in the Oxford University complex and is home to many historic features, including detailed stone carvings and statues. It was at this college the Bill Clinton, former president of the USA, once studied.
Oxford university college open: by arrangement

Oxford University: Wadham College - Parks Road, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PJ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 277900
Wadham College is a breathtaking Jacobean-style building dates back to the early 17th century and can be found in central Oxford.
Oxford university college open: daily during holidays - 13:00 to 16:00

Oxford University: Worcester College - Worcester Street, Oxford University Campus, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2HB, England
Tel: +44 (0)1865 278300
Located on the outskirts of Oxford city centre, Worcester College is surrounded by spectacular landscaped gardens, incorporating many large trees, shrubs, flowers and a lake.
Oxford university college open: daily - 14:00 to 19:00

 
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