Nuffield is a graduate college, founded to promote advanced study and research in the field of social sciences, broadly defined. It was the first college in Oxford to accept both men and women.

With a student body of around 90, just under half of whom are resident, Nuffield is a relatively small college. It provides for those embarking on a research degree leading to the DPhil, in addition to students taking taught Master’s courses. The College also has a very active post-doctoral community with strong links to Nuffield students.

Nuffield welcomes applications from candidates for research or postgraduate study in Economics, Politics and International Relations, and Sociology, all broadly conceived. Interdisciplinary applications are also welcome (e.g. Social and Economic History).

The College endeavours to match the research interests of students with those of the Fellows of the College. Therefore, it is important for applicants to consult further information on the research interests of the Fellows, available on the College website.

There is single residential accommodation available in College, including some rooms with en-suite facilities, and limited partnered (though no family) accommodation. Communal self-catering and laundry facilities are provided.

Meals may be taken in College throughout the year.

• Limited number of Nuffield Funded Studentships in all College disciplines. Automatic consideration; no separate application required.
• One Nuffield Marshall Scholarship
  
• One Swire Scholarship.

For more information, please see the College website and the Oxford Funding Search.

The College Library is especially strong in the social sciences, and is open at all hours for Nuffield students.

The College attaches considerable importance to the provision of computing and other research facilities. All rooms have a network connection and a generous computer start-up allowance is provided.

The College has active sports teams, a gym and access to outdoor sports facilities at neighbouring Worcester College.

There is a piano and harpsichord in the chapel available for practice.

Applications from students with disabilities are welcome; once a student has been accepted, the College will endeavour to accommodate specific requirements.

There is lift access in the library and in the main building which houses the dining hall, common rooms and bar.

Graduate student are members of the Nuffield Junior Common Room (JCR), which corresponds to the MCR in other colleges. The JCR plays an active role in College life, including the organisation of social activities and providing student representation on College committees.