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Academic Powerhouses
Colleges known for their academic prowess and selective admissions.
17 colleges
Balliol College
One of Oxford's oldest colleges with a strong political heritage and multiple Prime Ministers as alumni. Best known for PPE, joint honours,…
Founded 1263 · Large · Central
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Christ Church
Oxford's grandest college with 13 Prime Ministers as alumni. Teaches almost all courses; best known for Fine Art and History of Art due to i…
Founded 1546 · Large · Very central
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Christ's College
One of Cambridge's top academic performers, often at the top of the Tompkins Table with a high proportion of first-class degrees. Wide range…
Founded 1505 · Large · Very central
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Churchill College
The STEM college of Cambridge, with 70% of students and staff working in scientific fields. The least formal college at Cambridge — no gowns…
Founded 1958 · Large · Out of centre
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Corpus Christi College
One of Oxford's smallest colleges, offering a rare tight-knit community where everyone knows each other. Three years of guaranteed accommoda…
Founded 1571 · Small · Central
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Emmanuel College
High on the Tompkins Table and fairly formal with gowns, Latin Grace and a high table. But also home to a lido — one of Cambridge's most dis…
Founded 1958 · Large · Central
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Gonville and Caius College
Known as the world's best place to study Medicine with an extraordinary science alumni list. Also strong in Natural Sciences, Philosophy and…
Founded 1348 · Large · Central
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King's College
Famous worldwide for its stunning Chapel and equally famous choir. Very liberal with active societies for LGBTQ+, environment, feminism and…
Founded 1441 · Large · Very central
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Magdalen College
One of Oxford's most iconic and architecturally stunning colleges. Accommodation guaranteed for all years at subsidised rates. Has a reputat…
Founded 1458 · Large · Central
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Merton College
One of Oxford's oldest and most academically rigorous colleges, frequently topping the Norrington Table. Has an unfair reputation as being j…
Founded 1264 · Medium · Central
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New College
Academically strong and near the top of the Norrington Table. Known for Classics, English and History. First-year rooms are mostly en-suite.…
Founded 1379 · Large · Central
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Somerville College
One of Oxford's most famous women's colleges, now co-educational. Known for its very relaxed and liberal atmosphere, civil rights ethos and…
Founded 1879 · Large · Central
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St John's College
One of Cambridge's largest and most iconic colleges, housing the famous Bridge of Sighs. Despite a conservative reputation, students say it…
Founded 1511 · Large · Central
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St John's College
Oxford's richest college with stunning architecture and a strong reputation for Medicine, Law and PPE. Admission is very competitive for the…
Founded 1555 · Large · Central
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Trinity College
The richest college in either Oxford or Cambridge with an endowment over £1 billion, and the most famous alumni list — Royalty, Nobel Prize…
Founded 1546 · Large · Central
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University College
Claims to be Oxford's oldest college (disputed). Teaches most undergraduate courses. Accommodation guaranteed for all undergraduate years. F…
Founded 1249 · Large · Central
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Wadham College
Oxford's most liberal and progressive college, first to fly the Pride flag. No traditional Formals — just guest nights. Half the menu is alw…
Founded 1610 · Large · Central
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