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Traditional Oxbridge
Grand old colleges with a strong sense of heritage and tradition.
33 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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Brasenose College
Regularly voted Oxford's happiest college and top for friendliness. Its prime location next to the Radcliffe Camera puts it at the heart of…
Founded 1509 · Medium · Very 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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Clare College
Second oldest Cambridge college, known for its strong musical traditions and award-winning food. The bar in the church crypt is one of the b…
Founded 1326 · Large · Central
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Corpus Christi College
Academically strong and regularly high on the Tompkins Table. Known for punching above its weight in sport, hosting an annual challenge agai…
Founded 1352 · Medium · Central
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Downing College
Founded specifically to teach Medicine and Law, both of which remain strong subjects alongside Natural Sciences. Excellent food and a sociab…
Founded 1800 · Large · Central
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Exeter College
Friendly and relaxed college adjoining the Bodleian Library, with a stunning chapel that appeared in the film Dr Strange. Wide range of cour…
Founded 1314 · Medium · 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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Jesus College
Known for accepting strong applicants in Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences and Economics. Unique in having all its sports fields on-site, maki…
Founded 1496 · Large · Central
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Jesus College
Often cited as Oxford's friendliest college, with a strong Welsh heritage and inclusive culture that extends to sports. Teaches most Oxford…
Founded 1571 · Medium · 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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Lincoln College
Known for some of the best food in Oxford and a beloved underground bar. Accommodation guaranteed for all years. Warm community with active…
Founded 1472 · Medium · 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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Magdalene College
Famous for housing Samuel Pepys's library and papers. Known for iconic architecture and candlelit Formal Hall in a 16th-century setting for…
Founded 1885 · Medium · 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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Oriel College
Strong in Humanities, particularly History, Classics, Philosophy and Theology. Well-funded rowing programme with free coaching. Politically…
Founded 1326 · Medium · Central
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Pembroke College
Third oldest Cambridge college, teaching every course offered. Loved for excellent food, a great central location and a genuinely open, non-…
Founded 1347 · Large · Central
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Pembroke College
Known for its connections to Economics & Management and Modern Languages. Three years of accommodation. Free rowing club is a standout perk.…
Founded 1624 · Large · Central
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Peterhouse
The oldest college in Cambridge, with a 13th-century dining hall and daily Formal Hall in Full Term. Strengths in History, Mathematics and E…
Founded 1284 · Small · Central
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Queens' College
Famous for the Mathematical Bridge. Accepts applicants for almost every undergraduate degree, including a Foundation Year for Arts, Humaniti…
Founded 1448 · Large · Central
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Sidney Sussex College
Strengths in History, Law and Engineering. One of the cheapest rents in Cambridge (~£130/week) and one of the cheapest bars. Welcoming and n…
Founded 1596 · Large · Central
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St Catharine's College
Known as a sporty college with an unusually wide range of activities including golf, skiing, water polo and climbing. Performs well on the T…
Founded 1473 · Large · Very central
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St Edmund Hall
Claims to be the oldest academic society at Oxford, pre-dating the oldest colleges. Wide subject range. Famous for rugby with a fierce sport…
Founded 1236 · 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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The Queen's College
Known for Humanities — Classics, History, PPE and English. Beautiful architecture by Wren and Hawksmoor. Guaranteed accommodation for all un…
Founded 1341 · Medium · 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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Trinity College
Smaller college with a strong community feel. Main hub for humanities and social sciences, close to Mathematics and Engineering departments.…
Founded 1555 · Small · Central
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Trinity Hall
One of Cambridge's oldest colleges with a beautiful library overlooking the river and stunning gardens. Covers all major undergraduate cours…
Founded 1350 · Medium · 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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Worcester College
Known for a tight-knit, friendly community on a first-name basis — very informal and apolitical. One of the largest campuses in Oxford. Guar…
Founded 1714 · Large · Central
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