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Merton College

Graduates at Merton form part of a dynamic and diverse intellectual community. In addition to excellent facilities, they enjoy many opportunities to interact with one another and established scholars.

Research groups, such as Global Directions, the History of the Book, and the Bio-Medical Sciences Group, provide for intellectual cross-pollination.

The thriving MCR hosts a variety of social events and opportunities for relaxation. Graduates constitute almost one half of the student body; a larger than average proportion for a college which does not confine itself to graduates.

We are strongly committed to the College Adviser system, and to providing ample opportunities for graduates to participate in, and benefit from, college life in general.

A virtual tour of Merton College is available online.

Facilities for Students with Disabilities

Merton is committed to providing equality of opportunity
for people with disabilities, including prospective applicants.

For further information on provision for disabled students visit the College website and follow the link for ‘health and welfare’.

Library Resources

The Library is housed in two locations, Old Warden’s Lodgings (OWL) in Merton Street and in the Lower Library in Mob Quadrangle (Mob). Further information about the libraries at Merton may be found at the College website.

Computing Resources

  • Internet access is provided free of charge from student rooms
  • Access to computer rooms with free printing and cheap photocopying is available 24 hours a day

Art, Music, Drama and Sport

  • Four pianos
  • Two organs
  • Music rooms
  • Choral Foundation, further information can be found at the College website
  • Sports pavilion with pitches, tennis and squash courts
  • Boathouse
  • Access to Real Tennis Court

Other Facilities

For information, please see the College website.

Accommodation and Meals

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  • Merton usually accommodates graduates for at least two years and many graduates live in College accommodation for the duration of their studies. It may not be possible to accommodate those who are accepted very late in the summer
  • Meals are available in College for most of the year, and wherever possible the College will try to meet special dietary requirements

For further information about accommodation and food at Merton please visit the College website.

Funding and Prizes

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Details of scholarships offered by Merton may be found on the College website and the Oxford Funding Search.

In addition, graduates are well supported with grants for books, research travel and prizes in recognition of achievement

MCR

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  • The Middle Common Room is both a physical place and a corporate community
  • Members include graduate students, fourth-year undergraduates, and associate members
  • The MCR is a diverse collection of scholars, representing a range of nationalities, interests and experiences.

For more information, please see the College MCR website.

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Key Facts 

College Address:

Merton Street
Oxford OX1 4JD
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 276299
admissions@merton.ox.ac.uk


Founded:

1264


Head of House:

Sir Martin Taylor MA PhD FRS


Student Numbers:

Graduate: 297
Undergraduate: 130


Number of Places for Research Programmes/Taught Programmes:
102

 

College Fees:

Please see the website for up-to-date information.
University fees also apply


Accommodation:

Normally able to accommodate graduates for at least 2 years, and many graduates live in College accommodation for the duration of their studies


Accommodation charges:

Single annual charge of £4,465 (2010-11)

Flats and houses, up to £650 per month (2010-11)

 

Continuation Fee:

N/A


Location:

Merton map Click for interactive map

 

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