The Queen's College
The Queen’s College is a close-knit, friendly college located on the High Street in central Oxford. It admits graduate students across a diverse range of specialisms and offers a range of graduate scholarships – both via the University’s central schemes and directly through the college.
Front Quad, The Queen's College. Credit: Oxford University Images
About the college
To promote interaction between graduate students and fellows, seminars are often held jointly between the Middle Common Room (MCR) and Senior Common Room (SCR). In recognition of the substantial support provided to students by University supervisors, the college hosts an annual supervisors’ dinner.
The Tutor for Graduates looks after the academic welfare of graduates and all students have an additional college advisor, usually with expertise in a field related to their research.
The college has a number of partial and full scholarships available in any given year often on a rotating basis with regard to subject area.
More information about The Queen’s College including Graduate Admissions and Facilities can be found on the college website.
Key facts
| Students (total*) in 2025-26 | Full-time places in 2027-28 | Part-time places in 2027-28 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taught graduates | 50 | c. 38 | c. 0 |
| Research graduates | 130 | c. 37 | c. 0 |
| Undergraduates | 355 | N/A | N/A |
*Total across all year groups (see source data)
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Facilities
The Queen’s College has graduate study facilities, and a modern library extension and auditorium on the main site. The college's library is open 24 hours a day during term-time. The current lending library consists of around 50,000 volumes. The college also has a very large and diverse collection of rare books, comprising around 100,000 volumes.
Wi-Fi is provided throughout the main site.
Graduates have access to all college sports facilities including football, rugby and cricket pitches, tennis and squash courts, a gym, and a boathouse.
The Queen's College has a strong musical tradition, with facilities to match:
- the chapel choir has established a reputation as one of Oxford’s finest mixed-voice chapel choirs;
- the Eglesfield Musical Society, named after the founder of the college, is one of the oldest such societies in Oxford and organises a substantial series of concerts each year; and
- facilities for individual and group rehearsal are available in two music practice rooms, one equipped with grand piano and the other with upright piano and harpsichord.
The Queen’s College welcomes disabled students. In recent years the college has made improvements to its existing facilities in order to improve access for disabled students, including a disabled access route and a lift to the Lodge, a lift to the New Library and level-access toilet facilities adjacent to the dining hall for wheelchair users. Further information about accessibility at the college is available on the college website.
Candidates with specific accessibility requirements who are considering making an application are advised to contact the Tutor for Graduates and the Disability Coordinator in advance to discuss their specific needs.
There are particular challenges that you may face at university—leaving home, moving to a city or country you don’t know, or adjusting to world-leading independent study and research. It is natural to find changes like these stressful or overwhelming. All of us are best placed to do our academic work when we look after both our physical and mental wellbeing.
There is a wealth of support available within the college, the University, and beyond to support you if you are struggling. The Welfare and Student Support Officer and the Chaplain are both happy to speak to students about any difficulties that might occur during your studies. It is always better to seek support and advice sooner rather than later. No matter how small or large you think a problem is, they can point you in the right direction — all you have to do is ask.
Students applying to Queen’s are advised to read the Welfare Statement on the college website for further information on welfare provision. When considering whether to apply, graduate students living in Oxford outside of full term time should be mindful that college welfare provision is reduced. The NHS and university services continues to operate during the vacations.
The focus of graduate life within college is the lively and international Queen's College Middle Common Room (MCR), conveniently located in the Front Quad and boasting a comfortable and relaxed environment, complete with TV, DVD, games consoles, Wi-Fi, daily newspapers and magazines.
The graduate community is diverse, friendly and sociable, organising a range of activities - including exchange dinners with other colleges and film nights - over the course of the year through the MCR's elected committee.
Students can participate in the weekly guest dinners, music nights, tasting events, debates and discussions of research with the SCR, as well as partake of the regular cake and tea provided by the student welfare representatives.
Accommodation and meals
The Queen’s College has dedicated single occupancy accommodation for its graduate students. All graduate accommodation is off-site and the college has recently supplemented its housing provision for graduate students by renting a number of flats from the private sector. Incoming graduate freshers are prioritised during the allocation process. The Queen’s College is currently unable to offer any couples or family accommodation.
Further information about accommodation at The Queen’s College is available on the college website.
Students gather at meals in the college's hall to socialise as well as dine. The college's kitchen staff are keen to provide wholesome meals for all and they cater for food allergies or intolerances and other dietary requirements.
Most graduate students eat in the college's hall for some meals and cook any other meals for themselves.
Courses
For entry in 2027-28
This college accepts graduate students for the following courses:
- DPhil in Ancient History (full time)
- MPhil in Ancient History (full time)
- MSt in Ancient History (full time)
- MSt in Ancient Philosophy (full time)
- MSc in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching (part time)
- DPhil in Archaeology (School of Archaeology) (full 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 Atomic and Laser Physics (full time)
- Bachelor of Civil Law (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 and Clinical Sciences (full time)
- DPhil in Biomedical Sciences (NIH OxCam) (full time)
- BPhil in Philosophy (full time)
- MPhil in Buddhist Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Cardiovascular Science (Cardiovascular Disease Prevention) (full time)
- DPhil in Cardiovascular Science (Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Data) (full time)
- DPhil in Cardiovascular Science (Vascular Contributions to Dementia) (full time)
- DPhil in Cardiovascular Science (VascularRewind) (full time)
- DPhil in Chemistry (full time)
- MSc by Research in Chemistry (full time)
- MPhil in Classical Indian Religion (full time)
- DPhil in Classical Languages and Literature (full time)
- MSc in Clinical and Therapeutic Neuroscience (full time)
- DPhil in Clinical Medicine (full time)
- DPhil in Clinical Neurosciences (full time)
- MSc by Research in Clinical Neurosciences (full time)
- MSt in Comparative Literature and Critical Translation (full time)
- DPhil in Condensed Matter Physics (full time)
- MSt in Contemporary Art History and Theory (full time)
- MSc in Contemporary Chinese Studies (full time)
- MSt in Creative Translation (full time)
- MPhil in Cuneiform Studies (full time)
- Doctor of Medicine (DM) (variable intensity)
- DPhil in Economics (full time)
- MPhil in Economics (full time)
- MSc in Economics for Development (full time)
- MPhil in Egyptology (full time)
- DPhil in Engineering Science (full time)
- MSc by Research in Engineering Science (full time)
- DPhil in English (full 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)
- DPhil in English Local History (part time)
- MPhil in English Studies (Medieval Period) (full time)
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) (part time)
- DPhil in Experimental Psychology (full time)
- MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology (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)
- DPhil in Genomic Medicine and Statistics (full time)
- MSt in Global and Imperial History (full time)
- MSc in Global Governance and Diplomacy (full time)
- MPhil in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature (full time)
- MSt in Greek and/or Latin Languages and Literature (full time)
- DPhil in History (full 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)
- MPhil in History (US History) (full time)
- MSt in History (US History) (full 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)
- MSt in History of Art and Visual Culture (full time)
- Inorganic Materials for Advanced Manufacturing (EPSRC CDT) (full time)
- DPhil in Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science (full time and part time)
- DPhil in International Relations (full time)
- MPhil in International Relations (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)
- MSt in Korean Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (full time)
- MSt in Late Antique and Byzantine Studies (full time)
- DPhil in Law (full time)
- MPhil in Law (full time)
- MSc in Law and Finance (full 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)
- 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)
- DPhil in Medical Sciences (full time)
- DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages (full time)
- MSt in Medieval Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Modern Chinese Studies (full time)
- MPhil in Modern Languages (full time)
- MSt in Modern Languages (full time)
- DPhil in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease (full time)
- MPhil + DPhil in Economics (full time)
- DPhil in Musculoskeletal Sciences (full 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 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)
- DPhil in Particle Physics (full time)
- MSc by Research in Pharmacology (full time)
- DPhil in Pharmacology (full time)
- MSc in Pharmacology: Science with Innovation (full time)
- DPhil in Philosophy (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)
- MPhil in Politics (Comparative Government) (full time)
- MPhil in Politics (European Politics and Society) (full time)
- MPhil in Politics (Political Theory) (full time)
- MSc in Politics of Global Challenges (full time)
- DPhil in Psychiatry (full time)
- MSc in Public Policy Research (full time)
- DPhil in Socio-Legal Studies (full time and part time)
- DPhil in Statistics (full time)
- MSc by Research in Statistics (full time)
- DPhil in Surgical Sciences (full time)
- MSc in Taxation (part time)
- MSt in Theology (full time)
- DPhil in Theology and Religion (full time)
- MSc in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (full time)
- MPhil in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies (full time)
- MSt in Traditional China (full time)
- MPhil in Traditional East Asia (full time)
- MSt in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (full time)
- MSt in World Literatures in English (full time)
Location
Queen's is located on the High Street, approximately 0.5 km (0.3 miles) from the Bodleian Library as well as being close to the University's Science Area. Buses to London leave from outside the front entrance.
Contact details
For application process enquiries, please refer to our frequently asked questions.