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Developing the Collegiate Estate

The collegiate system is at the heart of the University’s success. Oxford’s 38 colleges and 6 permanent private halls are an integral part of the University, yet are also independent, self-governing academic communities, each with its own unique history, character and culture.

Students and Fellows at Oxford thrive in these intimate, interdisciplinary families, while also enjoying the benefits of being members of the wider University with access to cross-collegiate studies through their subject departments.