Linacre College
Linacre is a graduate college with a strong environmental and egalitarian ethos. The student community comes from more than 80 different nations and most are new to Oxford.
Looking towards the Griffiths Building and grounds at Linacre College. Credit: Oxford University Images / John Cairns Photography
About the college
The college takes students in almost all subject areas creating a vibrant, diverse and international community and is committed to providing funding opportunities for underrepresented groups. Most students are in their 20s and 30s.
Students and fellows - the academics attached to the college - eat and socialise together. Partners and children are welcome. Linacre has one common room for all and no High Table.
Linacre is strongly committed to reducing its impact on the environment. Many members of the college's community are studying or researching environmental issues and Linacre is a leader amongst Oxford institutions in environmental innovation.
As a graduate college, Linacre’s facilities are available to its students throughout the year.
Key facts
| Students (total*) in 2025-26 | Full-time places in 2027-28 | Part-time places in 2027-28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taught graduates | 215 | c. 167 | c. 0 |
| Research graduates | 360 | c. 83 | c. 10 |
| Undergraduates | N/A (Graduate-only college) | ||
*Total across all year groups (see source data)
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College tour
Facilities
The Linacre College library and study rooms have 24-hour opening, offering access to the University’s e-journals and databases and a selection of core course texts.
All study bedrooms have high-speed network connections and the college has some of the most comprehensive IT support for students in the University.
Access to the University of Oxford Wi-Fi services OWL and Eduroam is available throughout the main site and in the college's houses.
Linacre has a state-of-the-art gym facility, a wide range of sports and social clubs, a community choir and orchestra, a music practice room, and a number of small offices are available for use by graduate students who do not have a quiet, secure study room elsewhere.
The common room organises an exciting programme of social events throughout the year, including bops, a ball, garden parties, open-mic nights, film screenings and yoga.
Most parts of the main college buildings are wheelchair accessible and specially-adapted en-suite student accommodation is available for disabled students. The Academic Office has responsibility for supporting disabled students.
Please contact the college about any accessibility requirements.
Linacre College is committed to supporting the welfare and wellbeing of our members, and as such there are a range of mechanisms in place for students seeking support, which you can read about on the college website.
The Linacre common room is a large and comfortable area with a bar and plenty of room to socialise.
Accommodation and meals
Linacre is usually able to offer accommodation to all new students, for at least their first year of study in Oxford.
The college has a number of single rooms and limited double rooms or flats. There are two self-contained flats suited to small families. A small number of single rooms have been adapted for mobility-impaired residents. The majority of student rooms are provided in buildings which include the use of communal kitchens with laundry facilities and shower rooms. A selection of rooms on the main college site and in the off-site properties benefit from en-suite facilities.
Linacre has two guest rooms on the main site which can be booked by students on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and two student rooms located in a property on the Iffley Road for shorter term (one week to one month) academic visits to Oxford.
Further information on accommodation at Linacre College, including FAQs, is available on the college website.
Lunch and dinner are available in the college's dining hall on week days throughout the year. The college is open all term and during most of the University vacation period and the food service in college has a high reputation throughout the University. There are always vegetarian and vegan options. Linacre is Fairtrade certified and strives to improve its sustainability. Linacre serves a formal ‘Guest Night’ on Tuesdays and Thursdays in full term, with an early informal hall service available additionally on these evenings.
The college does not have a fixed catering charge – all meals are priced individually and student meals are subsidised. All rooms also have access to modern, well-equipped shared kitchens for self-catering.
Courses
For entry in 2027-28
This college accepts graduate students for the following courses:
- MPhil + DPhil in Economics (full time)
- MSc in Advanced Computer Science (full time)
- MSc in African Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Ancient History (full time and part time)
- MPhil in Ancient History (full time)
- MSt in Ancient History (full time)
- MSt in Ancient Philosophy (full time)
- DPhil in Anthropology (full time and part time)
- MSc in Applied Cancer Science (full time)
- MSc in Applied Digital Health (full time)
- MSc in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition (full time)
- MSc in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching (part time)
- DPhil in Archaeological Science (full time)
- MSc in Archaeological Science (full time)
- MSc in Archaeology (full time)
- DPhil in Archaeology (Oxford Lifelong Learning) (part time)
- DPhil in Archaeology (School of Archaeology) (full time)
- DPhil in Architectural History (part time)
- DPhil in Area Studies (Africa) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Area Studies (China) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Area Studies (Japan) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Area Studies (Latin America) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Area Studies (Middle East) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Area Studies (Russia and East Europe) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Area Studies (South Asia) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (full time)
- MSt in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Astrophysics (full time)
- DPhil in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics (full time)
- DPhil in Atomic and Laser Physics (full time)
- Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems (EPSRC CDT) (full time and part time)
- Bachelor of Civil Law (full time)
- MSt in Bible Interpretation (full time)
- DPhil in Biochemistry (full time)
- MSc by Research in Biochemistry (full time)
- MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery (full time)
- DPhil in Biology (full time)
- MSc by Research in Biology (full time)
- DPhil in Biomedical Sciences (NIH OxCam) (full time)
- BPhil in Philosophy (full time)
- MPhil in Buddhist Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Cancer Science (Clinician) (full time)
- DPhil in Cancer Science (Intercalation) (full time)
- Cancer Science CDT (Biological background) (full time)
- Cancer Science CDT (Maths/Physics background) (full time)
- MPhil in Celtic Studies (full time)
- MSt in Celtic Studies (full time)
- Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- DPhil in Chemistry (full time)
- MSc by Research in Chemistry (full time)
- DPhil in Classical Archaeology (full time)
- MPhil in Classical Archaeology (full time)
- MSt in Classical Archaeology (full time)
- MSt in Classical Hebrew Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Classical Indian Religion (full time)
- DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature (full time and part time)
- MSc in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience (full time)
- MSc in Clinical Embryology (full time)
- DPhil in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Clinical Medicine (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Clinical Neurosciences (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (part time)
- MSt in Comparative Literature and Critical Translation (full time)
- MPhil in Comparative Social Policy (full time)
- MSc in Comparative Social Policy (full time)
- DPhil in Computer Science (full time)
- DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics (full time)
- MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Criminology (full time and part time)
- MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice (full time)
- MPhil in Cuneiform Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Development Studies (full time)
- MSc in Digital Scholarship (full time)
- DPhil in Earth Sciences (full time)
- MSc by Research in Earth Sciences (full time)
- MPhil in Eastern Christian Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Economic and Social History (full time and part time)
- MPhil in Economic and Social History (full time)
- MSc in Economic and Social History (full time)
- DPhil in Economics (full time and part time)
- MPhil in Economics (full time)
- MSc in Economics for Development (full time)
- DPhil in Education (full time and part time)
- MSc in Education (Child Development and Education)
- MSc in Education (Comparative and International Education) (full time)
- MPhil in Egyptology (full time)
- ENAIBLE - Enabling Next-generation AI for a Bioscience Led Economy (full time)
- MSc in Energy Systems (full time)
- Engineering Biology (EPSRC and BBSRC CDT) (full time)
- DPhil in Engineering Science (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Engineering Science (full time)
- DPhil in English (full time and part time)
- MSt in English (650-1550) (full time)
- MSt in English (1550-1700) (full time)
- MSt in English (1700-1830) (full time)
- MSt in English (1830-1914) (full time)
- MSt in English (1900-present) (full time)
- MSt in English and American Studies (full time)
- MPhil in English Studies (Medieval Period) (full time)
- MSc in Environmental Change and Policy (full time)
- DPhil in Evidence-Based Health Care (part time)
- MSc in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation (full time)
- MPhil in Evidence-Based Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation (full time)
- DPhil in Experimental Psychology (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology (full time and part time)
- MSt in Film Aesthetics (full time)
- DPhil in Finance (full time)
- MSc in Financial Economics (full time)
- DPhil in Fine Art (Contemporary Art History and Theory) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Fine Art (Practice-led) (full time and part time)
- Fusion Power (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- Generative Biology (EIT DTP) (full time)
- MSc in Genomic Medicine (full time)
- DPhil in Genomic Medicine and Statistics (full time)
- DPhil in Geography and the Environment (full time and part time)
- MSt in Global and Imperial History (full time)
- MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy (full time)
- MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology (full time)
- MPhil in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature (full time)
- MSt in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature (full time)
- Healthcare Data Science (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- MSc in Health Service Improvement and Evaluation (full time)
- DPhil in History (full time and part time)
- MPhil in History (British and European History 1700-1850) (full time)
- MSt in History (British and European History 1700-1850) (full time)
- MPhil in History (Early Modern History 1500-1700) (full time)
- MSt in History (Early Modern History 1500-1700) (full time)
- MPhil in History (History of War) (full time)
- MSt in History (History of War) (full time)
- MPhil in History (Intellectual History) (full time)
- MSt in History (Intellectual History) (full time)
- MPhil in History (Medieval History) (full time)
- MSt in History (Medieval History) (full time)
- MPhil in History (Modern British History 1850-present) (full time)
- MSt in History (Modern British History 1850-present) (full time)
- MPhil in History (Modern European History 1850-present) (full time)
- MSt in History (Modern European History 1850-Present) (full time and part time)
- MPhil in History (US History) (full time)
- MSt in History (US History) (full time and part time)
- MPhil in History (Women's, Gender and Queer History) (full time)
- MSt in History (Women's, Gender and Queer History) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in History of Art (full time and part time)
- MSt in History of Art and Visual Culture (full time)
- MPhil in History of Science, Medicine and Technology (full time)
- MSc in History of Science, Medicine and Technology (full time)
- DPhil in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences (full time and part time)
- Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- MSc in Integrated Immunology (full time)
- Intelligent Earth (UKRI CDT in AI for the Environment) (full time)
- DPhil in Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science (full time and part time)
- DPhil in International Development (full time and part time)
- MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine (full time)
- DPhil in International Relations (full time and part time)
- MPhil in International Relations (full time)
- MPhil in Islamic Art and Architecture (full time)
- MSt in Islamic Art and Architecture (full time)
- MPhil in Islamic Studies and History (full time)
- MSt in Islamic Studies and History (full time)
- MSc in Japanese Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Japanese Studies (full time)
- MSt in Jewish Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Jewish Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period (full time)
- MSt in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman Period (full time)
- MPhil in Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World (full time)
- MSt in Korean Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (full time)
- MSt in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Latin American Studies (full time)
- MSc in Latin American Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Law (full time and part time)
- MPhil in Law (full time)
- MSc in Law and Finance (full time)
- MSc in Learning and Teaching (part time)
- MPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics (full time)
- DPhil in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics (full time and part time)
- MSt in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics (Advanced Study) (full time)
- MSt in Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics (Research Preparation) (full time)
- DPhil in Literature and Arts (part time)
- Magister Juris (full time)
- DPhil in Management (full time)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) (full time)
- Master of Fine Art (MFA) (full time)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP) (full time)
- DPhil in Materials (full time)
- MSc by Research in Materials (full time)
- Materials 4.0 (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- MSc in Mathematical and Computational Finance (full time)
- MSc in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics (full time)
- MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing (full time)
- MSc in Mathematical Sciences (full time)
- DPhil in Mathematics (full time)
- MSc by Research in Mathematics (full time)
- MSc in Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science (full time)
- MPhil in Medical Anthropology (full time)
- MSc in Medical Anthropology (full time)
- MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology (full time)
- DPhil in Medical Sciences (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Medical Sciences (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages (full time and part time)
- MSt in Medieval Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Migration Studies (full time and part time)
- MSc in Migration Studies (full time)
- MSc in Modelling for Global Health (full time)
- MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Modern Languages (full time)
- MSt in Modern Languages (full time)
- MPhil in Modern Middle Eastern Studies (full time)
- MSc in Modern Middle Eastern Studies (full time)
- MSc in Modern South Asian Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Molecular and Cellular Medicine (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Molecular and Cellular Medicine (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease (full time)
- DPhil in Musculoskeletal Sciences (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences (full time and part time)
- MSt in Music (Composition) (full time)
- MPhil in Music (Composition) (full time)
- DPhil in Music (Composition) (full time and part time)
- MSt in Music (Musicology) (full time)
- MPhil in Music (Musicology) (full time)
- DPhil in Music (Musicology) (full time and part time)
- MSt in Music (Performance) (full time)
- MPhil in Music (Performance) (full time)
- MSc in Nature, Society and Environmental Governance (full time)
- MSc in Neuroscience (full time)
- DPhil in Neuroscience (1+3) (full time)
- DPhil in Oncology (full time)
- MSc by Research in Oncology (full time)
- Oxford 1+1 MBA Programme (full time)
- DPhil in Paediatrics (full time)
- MSc by Research in Paediatrics (full time)
- DPhil in Particle Physics (full time)
- MSc by Research in Pharmacology (full time)
- DPhil in Pharmacology (full time)
- MPhil in Philosophical Theology (full time)
- DPhil in Philosophy (full time)
- MSt in Philosophy of Physics (full time)
- MSc by Research in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (full time)
- DPhil in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (full time)
- DPhil in Politics (full time and part time)
- MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government) (full time)
- MPhil in Politics (European Politics and Society) (full time)
- MPhil in Politics (Political Theory) (full time)
- DPhil in Population Health (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Primary Health Care (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Psychiatry (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Psychiatry (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Public Policy (full time and part time)
- Quantum Informatics (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- MSc in Radiobiology (full time)
- MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies (full time)
- Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- MSc in Russian and East European Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Russian and East European Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Slavonic Studies (full time)
- MSt in Slavonic Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Social Anthropology (full time)
- MSc in Social Anthropology (full time)
- DPhil in Social Data Science (full time and part time)
- MSc in Social Data Science (full time)
- DPhil in Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Social Policy (full time and part time)
- MSc in Social Science of the Internet (full time)
- MPhil in Socio-Legal Research (full time)
- DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies (full time and part time)
- MSc in Sociology (full time)
- DPhil in Sociology (full time and part time)
- MPhil in Sociology and Demography (full time)
- MSc in Statistical Science (full time)
- DPhil in Statistics (full time)
- MSc by Research in Statistics (full time)
- Statistics and Machine Learning (EPSRC CDT) (full time and part time)
- MSt in Study of Religions (full time)
- Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies (EPSRC CDT) (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Surgical Sciences (full time)
- MSc by Research in Surgical Sciences (full time)
- MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment (full time)
- DPhil in Sustainable Urban Development (part time)
- MSt in Syriac Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Theology (full time)
- MSt in Theology (full time)
- DPhil in Theology and Religion (full time and part time)
- MSc in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (full time)
- DPhil in Theoretical Physics (full time)
- MPhil in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies (full time)
- MSt in Traditional China (full time)
- MPhil in Traditional East Asia (full time)
- DPhil in Translational Health Sciences (full time and part time)
- MSc in Translational Health Sciences (full time)
- MPhil in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology (full time)
- MSc in Visual, Material and Museum Anthropology (full time)
- MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management (full time)
- MSt in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Women's and Reproductive Health (full time and part time)
- MSc by Research in Women's and Reproductive Health (full time)
- MSt in World Literatures in English (full time)
- MSt in Yiddish Studies (full time)
Location
The college is situated 50 metres from the Science Area and University Parks, and only a ten-minute walk from many departments and the centre of Oxford.
Contact details
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