Fountain and pond in the main quad of Christ Church

A view across the fish pond in the centre of Tom Quad with a statue of Mercury in the middle.

(Image credit: Greg Smolonski / Oxford University Images).

Christ Church

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About the college

Christ Church is home to a really welcoming and vibrant community of students and staff living in one of the most beautiful colleges in Oxford.

Students at Christ Church can live in college accommodation throughout their degree and are lucky enough to eat subsidised meals in the famous (Harry Potter) dining hall. Most students live on the main site, just a stone’s throw away from Christ Church Meadow, perfect for a walk or picnic with friends (and maybe Layla, our Welfare Coordinator's dog).

Students at Christ Church

Christ Church offers fantastic welfare support for students, with trained student Peer Supporters and a College Counsellor. As well as the Junior Common Room (JCR), we have a TV room and college bar (the Undercroft or ‘Undie’).

There is a vibrant music scene at Christ Church and the JCR organise Arts Week once a year. For those interested in sport, Christ Church students have free access to the University gym and swimming pool and there are loads of college teams which are keen to recruit those of all abilities.

College facilities

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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	No

Facilities

Facility type	College availability
Gym on site	No
Boathouse	Yes
Library open 24/7	No
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 activities

Club / society	College availability
Music society	Yes
Orchestra(s)	Yes
Choir(s)	Yes
Dramatic society	Yes
College student magazine/paper	No
Some subject societies	Yes
Other societies	Yes

Courses Available

An entrance to one of the many accommodation buildings at Christ Church.

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.

Christ Church is part of Oxford for North East.

Barnet

Contact

Access and Outreach at Christ Church
Admissions & Access Manager: Ana Hastoy (main contact for Barnet)
ana.hastoy@chch.ox.ac.uk

Access & Schools Liaison Officer: Joel Butler (main contact for the North East)
access@chch.ox.ac.uk
For schools in the North East: oxfordfornortheast@admin.ox.ac.uk

Undergraduate Admissions at Christ Church
Admissions Officer: Alison Porter

+44 (0) 1865 276196
admissions@chch.ox.ac.uk

Postal address:
Christ Church
St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP

Christ Church

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