St Catherine's College
St Catherine's College

St Catherine's College

About the college

St Catherine's College (Catz) is Oxford’s youngest undergraduate college and one of its largest and most diverse communities. We treasure the traditional values of Oxford college life, but pursue a distinctly modern agenda.

Students at St Catherine’s College

We offer a wide range of subjects, with a broadly even split between science and arts. The college is proud of its place at the forefront of innovation, research and contemporary culture. Its modern architecture (Grade I listed) and restful open spaces give the college a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

The vast majority of undergraduates live in college for three years. There are excellent facilities, including a large college library, well-equipped computer rooms and a spacious and comfortable Junior Common Room. Sport, music, art and drama enjoy a high profile in the college. On site there are:

  • squash courts
  • a gymnasium
  • a punt house
  • a music house for practice and performance
  • and theatres for both indoor and outdoor productions.

Read more on the college website.

St Catherine’s is...

'…the best of both worlds – modern but still has traditional aspects. I would definitely call it home.'
Madeleine

'…a diverse community of students, coming from different backgrounds, studying different subjects, and having different interests.'
Nina

'…a place where our tutors seem to really care about our development outside of academic work as well as within it.'
George

'...a tranquil environment, due to the lack of tourists and the surrounding nature, which makes Catz a special place for me.'
Teodor

'…such a friendly place with great student welfare!'
Maria

St Catherine's College

College facilities

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College accommodation

Accommodation

College availability

All first years on siteYes
Usually offered for three yearsYes
Usually offered for all yearsNo
Usually offered for first year and one other yearNo
Some vacation storage for international studentsYes

Catering

Catering type

College availability

Dining hallYes
BarYes
CaféYes

Facilities

Facility type

College availability

Gym on siteYes
BoathouseYes
Library open 24/7No
Computer rooms/stationsYes
Wi-Fi throughout collegeYes
Music roomYes
Theatre/performance spaceYes
ChapelNo
Multi-faith prayer roomNo

Clubs and societies

Club / society

College availability

Music societyYes
Orchestra(s)Yes
Choir(s)Yes
Dramatic societyYes
College student magazine/paperNo
Some subject societiesYes
Other societiesYes

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.
 
St Catherine's College is part of Oxford Cymru / Oxford for Wales
 

Local Link Authorities

Blaenau Gwent
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Carmarthenshire
Ceredigion
Conwy
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Gwynedd
Isle of Anglesey
Merthyr Tydfil
Monmouthshire
Neath Port Talbot
Newport
Pembrokeshire
Powys
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Swansea
Torfaen
Vale of Glamorgan
Wrexham
Ynys Mon 
 

Contact

Access and Outreach at St Catherine's
Senior Academic Officer (Access and Admissions): Harry Twohig

 +44 (0) 1865 271703
 admissions@stcatz.ox.ac.uk
 www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk

Postal address:
St Catherine's College
Manor Road, Oxford OX1 3UJ