Balliol College.

Balliol College

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Centrally located on Broad Street, Balliol is close to laboratories, lecture theatres, libraries and shops. Balliol led the way in turning Oxford into a place open to all on merit: if you are hardworking, passionate about your subject, and ambitious to excel, you will find like-minded people here whatever school or cultural background you come from.

With a large number of tutorial fellows, the college has a reputation for academic excellence alongside a friendly atmosphere and lively spirit of intellectual debate. The student body is arguably one of the most active in the University. Balliol offers a wide range of subject societies, sports and cultural activities which allow students to get to know each other and enjoy their leisure time.

College accommodation is available to undergraduates throughout their course. College life is subsidised in many ways; in addition, eligible students can apply for a wide range of maintenance and hardship grants, and special funds for research and travel.

College facilities

College accommodation
All first years on site
Usually offered for all years
Usually offered for three years	N/A
Usually offered for first year and one other year	N/A
Some vacation storage for international students
Catering
Dining hall
Bar
Café
Facilities
Gym on site
Boathouse
Library open 24/7
Computer rooms/stations
Wi-Fi throughout college
Music room
Theatre/performance space
Chapel
Multi-faith prayer room
Clubs & societies activities
Music society
Orchestra(s)
Choir(s)
Dramatic society
College student magazine/paper
Some subject societies
Other societies

In order to make it easier for you to establish a first point of contact with our University, every Oxford college is ‘linked’ to a particular region of the UK. The ‘link’ college will know their region particularly well and already have contact with schools and students in the area.

Getting in touch with the college linked to your region has no influence on your chances of being accepted to this or any other particular college. You are also very welcome to get in touch with any other college for advice about applying or studying here.