Benefits for pensioners

Oxford University retirees are able to apply for a University Card. All you need to know about applying for a retiree card and the different card types available can be accessed via the University Card Office. Please note that Finance does not run the University card service and card queries must be directed to University Card Office via your department or college.

If you have difficulty with this please contact the Pensioner Welfare Officer, Julia Powles, on 01865 616203.

Any person presenting proof that they are currently in receipt of an Oxford University Pension may join the University sports facilities at a discount on the public rates. 

For all enquiries, please contact the Sports Department directly:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01865 (2) 40476

You are eligible to join the University Club as a pensioner if you fall into one of the categories below and have a University Card:

• retired from working for the University and in receipt of a USS or OSPS pension;
• retired from working for a College and in receipt of College pension.

You can contact the University Club by phone on 01865 271011 or by emailing [email protected].

Retired staff are welcomed at the Language Teaching Centre, whose Director is keen to encourage lifelong language learning amongst retired members of staff. The appropriate elected persons fee will need to be paid.