The Queen's College

Quick facts

• Medium college
• Approx 375 undergraduates
• Approx 190 postgraduates
• Typical offer rate: 17%
• Typical acceptance rate: 15%

Reputation

Known for Humanities — Classics, History, PPE and English. Beautiful architecture by Wren and Hawksmoor. Guaranteed accommodation for all undergraduates and a popular basement bar. Famous for music with a prestigious choir and jazz band. One of the world's oldest boat clubs.

Academic strengths

Classics, History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), English

Famous alumni

Henry V, Oliver Sacks, Tony Abbott

Atmosphere

Fun and friendly; strong music tradition; jazz band and prestigious choir

Location

Near centre

Sports

One of world's oldest boat clubs; two heated squash courts (best in Oxford)

Dining

Most students eat in Hall despite kitchen access; great common rooms

Bar

Popular basement bar with catacomb atmosphere

Accommodation guarantee

All undergraduates