Oxford Colleges

Oxford University is the oldest University in the English speaking world, and to date one of the best and most prestigious ones also. Countless famous figures and great minds have studied here, and any visitors are – no doubt – walking in the footsteps of many of them, seeing the same views that they had.

“Where is the famous Oxford University?” is a question many visitors ask. the answer is: everywhere! The University is made up of 39 constituent colleges, and their quads and buildings can be found all over the city.

Many colleges open their doors to visitors at least a few hours every day. Many of them are free to visit, some charge a small fee. Opening hours can change without prior notice, and up to date times can be seen on the porter’s lodge of each college.

In the colleges, visitors can usually explore the college quad and gardens, as well as the chapel. Some colleges also open their dining hall to visitors, such as Wadham College and Christ Church, whose grand hall was the setting for Hogwarts’ Great Hall in the Harry Potter films.

The University of Oxford is made up of 39 constituent colleges and 6 Permanent Private Halls (PPHs). Each college has its own distinct history, architecture, traditions, and academic strengths. Here is a list of the 39 Oxford colleges:

1. All Souls College
2. Balliol College
3. Brasenose College
4. Christ Church
5. Corpus Christi College
6. Exeter College
7. Green Templeton College
8. Harris Manchester College
9. Hertford College
10. Jesus College
11. Keble College
12. Kellogg College
13. Lady Margaret Hall
14. Linacre College
15. Lincoln College
16. Magdalen College
17. Mansfield College
18. Merton College
19. New College
20. Nuffield College
21. Oriel College
22. Pembroke College
23. The Queen’s College
24. Regent’s Park College
25. St Anne’s College
26. St Antony’s College
27. St Benet’s Hall
28. St Catherine’s College
29. St Edmund Hall
30. St Hilda’s College
31. St Hugh’s College
32. St John’s College
33. St Peter’s College
34. Somerville College
35. Trinity College
36. University College
37. Wadham College
38. Wolfson College
39. Worcester College

The six PPHs are:

1. Blackfriars
2. Campion Hall
3. Greyfriars
4. Regent’s Park College
5. St Benet’s Hall
6. Wycliffe Hall