Lady Margaret Hall
About the college
Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) began with nine women and is now a vibrant academic community transforming the lives of hundreds of students.
We are diverse, open, intellectually curious and pioneering. We continue to break boundaries as the first Oxford college to establish a Foundation Year for under-represented students. Our students work with internationally distinguished scholars who are dedicated to tutorial teaching and welfare support.
LMH has an exceptionally beautiful site with gardens which run down to the river. Grants and scholarships are available to enable students to achieve their academic potential. We are committed to supporting disabled students and helping them achieve their potential.
Undergraduates are guaranteed a room on the college site for three years of their course. Our beautiful, well-stocked library is a great place to study; you can access and borrow books 24/7. We also have a theatre, music practice rooms, a gym, tennis courts, playing fields and punts.
Read more on across the college website.
LMH is...
'…being given the opportunity to fulfil my academic potential in a friendly and supportive environment.'
Phil
'…a very open-minded and vibrant college.'
Neil
'…my first home away from home; where I grew up, studied what I loved and made friends for life. Looking back I can’t think of a better place to have spent my undergraduate years!'
Akila
'...stunning gardens, especially in the summer – a haven from the hustle and bustle of touristy Oxford.'
Toyin
'…the friendly, supportive atmosphere that the tutors and students create. The gardens are beautiful to spend time in throughout the year, and having such a big library on site is incredible.'
Laura
College facilities
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College accommodation
Accommodation | College availability |
| All first years on site | Yes |
| Usually offered for three years | Yes |
| Usually offered for all years | No |
| Usually offered for first year and one other year | No |
| 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 | 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 | Yes |
Clubs and societies
Club / society | College availability |
| Music society | Yes |
| Orchestra(s) | Yes |
| Choir(s) | Yes |
| Dramatic society | No |
| College student magazine/paper | No |
| Some subject societies | Yes |
| Other societies | Yes |
Courses Available
- Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
- Classics
- Classics and English
- Classics and Modern Languages
- Computer Science
- Computer Science and Philosophy
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English and Modern Languages
- Fine Art
- Foundation Year (Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science)
- Foundation Year (Humanities)
- Foundation Year (Law)
- Foundation Year (PPE)
- History
- History (Ancient and Modern)
- History and Modern Languages
- 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
- Physics and Philosophy
- Psychology (Experimental)
- Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
- Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Theology and Religion
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.
Lady Margaret Hall is part of Oxford for South West.
Link Local Authorities
Bristol
Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire
Haringey
Contact
Access and Outreach at LMH
Outreach Manager: Marrium Khan (on leave until April 2023)
Outreach Officer: Grace Walters (until April 2023)
Admissions 
: +44 (0) 1865 284203
admissions@lmh.ox.ac.uk
www.lmh.ox.ac.uk
Postal address:
Lady Margaret Hall
Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QA
Location
Lady Margaret Hall is a 5-minute walk to the Science Area and next to the University Parks. It takes about 5 minutes to cycle to the centre of Oxford (a 15-minute walk).
UCAS campus code: B
Oxford OX2 6QA
+44 (0) 1865 274300 www.lmh.ox.ac.ukFounded
1878
Student numbers
Undergraduates: 417
Graduates: 235
Admissions contacts
+44 (0) 1865 274300 admissions@lmh.ox.ac.uk
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.