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Christ Church

Oxford

Founded 1546

Quick facts

Reputation

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 its unique Picture Gallery. Has a 'posh' reputation that students say is overstated. Excellent free sports facilities.

Academic strengths
Fine Art, History of Art
Famous alumni
King Edward VII, David Dimbleby, 13 Prime Ministers including Peel and Gladstone

Atmosphere

Reputation for being posh (more fiction than fact); very central and formal
Location
Very central
Sports
Amazing free facilities including tennis and squash courts and Astroturf
Dining
Generally good, especially brunch; formal every evening, two black tie guest dinners a month
Bar
Fun on event nights, hit and miss otherwise
Accommodation guarantee
3 years (ballot)
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