St John's College

St John’s College is academically one of Oxford’s most successful colleges. Attracting students from a wide range of backgrounds, it enjoys a lively, stimulating and supportive atmosphere. It is an extremely popular college for graduates, who make up approximately 40% of the student community.

The College places a high value on the contributions made by graduate students. Interaction between graduates and full-time academics is warmly encouraged and the College Advisor system, independent of academic supervision, fosters close links with the Senior Common Room (SCR). The Tutor for Graduates, who has the responsibility of overseeing the wellbeing of all Graduates, hosts regular MCR/SCR events throughout the year, including Lecture Suppers, Subject Dinners and Drinks Parties.

The College is centrally located and very close to the Bodleian and Taylor Institution libraries, the Mathematics Institute and the Science Area.

Please note that we do not usually accept applications for part-time study.

Facilities for Students with Disabilities

St John’s are committed to supporting students with disabilities in their studies, whilst ensuring that they can experience the independence of student life. We have a limited number of rooms with disabled access plus facilities for visually impaired students.

Library Resources

Graduates have access to a lending library and separate law library.

Computing Resources

• Numerous computer rooms within the College, including one which is for use by graduate students only, located in the MCR.
• Most student rooms have access points for internet connection.

Art, Music, Drama and Sport

• 50-week lets are available for Graduates.
• Most rooms are on campus or in central locations which are just a short walk from the College.
• Availability of couples and family accommodation is limited, so early applications are recommended. Most of these flats are nearby to the College (approx. 15 minutes’ walk).
• Meals in College are available throughout most of the year.
• Separate cooking and laundry facilities are provided.

A number of different types of funding are available. For information, please see the College website and the Oxford Funding Search .

The college has a very active Middle Common Room (MCR) committee who organise a wide range of social and intellectual activities for graduate students including guest night dinners, excursions, video nights and bops.

The MCR is located in a modern building which includes a computer room, television room, games room, kitchen and a large function space where many events are held. The international nature of the graduate community and the organisational skills and enthusiasm of the MCR committee ensure that new members are made to feel immediately at home.

The MCR webpages can be accessed via the College website.