Balliol College
About the college
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 diverse 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.
Read more on the college website.
Balliol is…
'…excellent tuition in a really supportive environment.
Nicholas'
'…the tutorials. My favourite thing is that I can talk about maths for a couple of hours with a world leading expert and just one tutorial partner.'
Sulaiman
'…there to support me. In my second year I needed a Student Maintenance Grant and a short-term loan, which . . . really helped with living costs.'
Isis
'…really central, it has really great academic, social and sporting facilities, which makes it a pretty amazing place to live and study.'
Beattie
College facilities
College accommodation
Accommodation | College availability |
| All first years on site | Yes |
| Usually offered for all years | Yes |
| Usually offered for three years | Not applicable |
| Usually offered for first year and one other year | Not applicable |
| Some vacation storage for international students | Yes |
Catering
Catering type | College availability |
| Dining hall | Yes |
| Bar | Yes |
| Café | Yes |
Facilities
Facility type | College availability |
| Gym on site | Yes |
| Boathouse | Yes |
| Library open 24/7 | Yes |
| Computer rooms/stations | Yes |
| Wi-Fi throughout college | Yes |
| Music room | Yes |
| Theatre/performance space | Yes |
| Chapel | Yes |
| Multi-faith prayer room | No |
Clubs & societies
Facility type | College availability |
| Music society | Yes |
| Orchestra(s) | No |
| Choir(s) | Yes |
| Dramatic society | Yes |
| College student magazine/paper | Yes |
| Some subject societies | Yes |
| Other societies | Yes |
Courses available
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
- Classics
- Classics and Modern Languages
- Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Computer Science
- Computer Science and Philosophy
- Economics and Management
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English and Modern Languages
- History
- History (Ancient and Modern)
- History and Economics
- History and English
- History and Modern Languages
- History and Politics
- Law (Jurisprudence)
- Law with Law Studies in Europe
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics and Philosophy
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Medicine
- Modern Languages
- Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Philosophy and Modern Languages
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
- Physics
- Physics and Philosophy
Link areas
In order to ensure that all areas of the UK are fully supported by the University of Oxford, our colleges are working together to establish Oxford for UK, a series of regional outreach programmes offering tailored and local support to students of mixed ages, their parents and teachers.
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.
Balliol College is part of Oxford for East England.
Link Local Authorities
Hertfordshire
Norfolk
Suffolk
Contact
Access and Outreach at Balliol
David Freeman Outreach and Student Support Officer: Pravahi Osman
Email: outreach@balliol.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 277752
undergraduate@balliol.ox.ac.uk
www.balliol.ox.ac.uk
Postal address:
Balliol College
Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BJ
Location
Balliol stands on Broad Street in the city centre, just metres from the Bodleian Library and a short walk or cycle ride from University academic departments. Its modern annexe is a 5-minute walk away on Jowett Walk.
UCAS campus code: O
Balliol College,
Oxford OX1 3BJ +44 (0) 1865 277777 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk
Founded
1263
Student numbers
Undergraduates: 395
Graduates: 388
Admissions contacts
Admissions Administrator: Katie Watson undergraduate@balliol.ox.ac.uk +44 (0) 1865 277765
The David Freeman Outreach and
Student Support Officer: Pravahi Osman outreach@balliol.ox.ac.uk +44 (0) 1865 277752
Academic staff
Visit the college website for the full list
Our 2023 undergraduate open days will be held on 28 and 29 June and 15 September.
Register to find out more about our upcoming open days.