Christ Church
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).
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.
Read more on the college website.
Christ Church is...
'…a sense of community. There's enough of us for there to be variety and a lot of people to meet, but at the same time I really feel at home here.'
Sarah
'…having supportive tutors who challenged me when I understood the material, but also helped me when things didn’t make sense.'
Patricia
'…a big college, so you keep meeting new people well into the 2nd and maybe even 3rd year.'
Raafi
'…meeting such a diverse range of people that any worries about stereotypes are soon dispelled.'
Rachel
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.- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
- Classics
- Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Classics and Modern Languages
- Computer Science
- Computer Science and Philosophy
- Economics and Management
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English and Modern Languages
- European and Middle Eastern Languages
- Fine Art
- Geography
- History
- History (Ancient and Modern)
- History and Modern Languages
- History and Politics
- History of Art
- 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
- Music
- Philosophy and Modern Languages
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
- Philosophy and Theology
- Physics
- Psychology (Experimental)
- Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
- Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Theology and Religion
Link areas
Link Local Authorities
Darlington
Durham
Gateshead
Hartlepool
Middlesbrough
Newcastle upon Tyne
Northumberland
North Tyneside
Redcar and Cleveland
South Tyneside
Stockton on Tees
Sunderland
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
Ask current students your questions
Location
Christ Church is on St Aldate’s, close to the city centre, the High Street, the Bodleian Library and other University departments. On the other side of the college is Christ Church Meadow with its peaceful river walks.
UCAS campus code: 2
Oxford OX1 1DP
+44 (0) 1865 276150
www.chch.ox.ac.ukFounded
1546
Student numbers
Undergraduates: 464
Graduates: 245
Admissions contacts
+44 (0) 1865 276196 admissions@chch.ox.ac.uk
Tutor for Admissions: Professor Edward Keene
Admissions Officer: Alison Porter
College alternative prospectus (written by students)
Academic staff
Visit the college website for the full list of academic staff
Dates for our 2024 undergraduate Open Days will be announced early next year.
Register to find out more about our upcoming open days.
