Nuffield College

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.

Facilities for students with disabilities

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.

Library resources

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

Computing resources

• The College attaches considerable importance to the provision of computing and other research facilities.
• All rooms are networked.
• A generous computer start-up allowance is provided.
  

Art, music, drama and sport

• The College has active sports teams.
• Gym.
• Outdoor sports facilities available at neighbouring Worcester College.
• Piano and harpsichord in chapel.

• Single residential accommodation in College, some with en-suite facilities.
• Limited partnered (though no family) accommodation.
• Meals may be taken in College throughout the year.
• Communal self-catering and laundry facilities provided

For further information please visit the College website.

• 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.

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.