St Edmund Hall
St Edmund Hall Quad.

St Edmund Hall

About the college

St Edmund Hall is home to a large, diverse and inclusive community. Renowned for our friendly and relaxed atmosphere, we are nevertheless firmly committed to academic excellence and opportunity.

The hall’s intake of approximately 110 undergraduates, selected on merit and irrespective of background, comprises students with academic ability, passion for their subjects and the potential to excel. Known across the University as ‘Teddy Hall’, the college can be traced back to the 13th century.

Students at St Edmund Hall

Today it is a beautiful blend of the old and new. The college has buildings dating from every century since the 16th. This includes the atmospheric college library set in the reconfigured Norman church of St Peter-in-the-East.

We have thriving sports teams, as well as a long tradition in music, creative writing and journalism. We provide college grants and Masterclass awards to fund academic materials, travel and extra-curricular activities, as well as prizes for high achieving students.

Read more on the college website.

St Edmund Hall is...

'…the perfect environment in which to stretch yourself academically, to explore new ideas and to pursue your interests wherever they may take you.'
Adam

'…full of wonderful tutors who listen to your academic needs and do everything they can to help you achieve your potential.'
Lottie

'…famous for its food. Our chef is amazing, and every meal is brilliant, even for a fussy eater like me!'
Haseem

'…home to tutors who are the most intelligent, supportive and interesting people I have ever met.'
Meg

'…a really inclusive community where there’s always something to get involved in.'
Nathan

St Edmund Hall

College facilities

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College accommodation

Accommodation

College availability

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

Catering

Catering type

College availability

Dining hallYes
BarYes
CaféNo

Facilities

Facility type

College availability

Gym on siteYes
BoathouseYes
Library open 24/7Yes
Computer rooms/stationsYes
Wi-Fi throughout collegeYes
Music roomYes
Theatre/performance spaceYes
ChapelYes
Multi-faith prayer roomNo

Clubs and societies

Club / society

College availability

Music societyYes
Orchestra(s)No
Choir(s)Yes
Dramatic societyYes
College student magazine/paperYes
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 Edmund Hall is part of Oxford for East Midlands.

Link Regions

Derby
Derbyshire
Leicester
Leicestershire
Rutland

Contact

Access and Outreach at St Edmund Hall

Student Recruitment Manager: Luke Maw
Access Coordinator: Rebecca Smithson

 schools.liaison@seh.ox.ac.uk 
 +44 (0)1865 279380

Admissions Office
 admissions@seh.ox.ac.uk
 +44 (0)1865 279009
 www.seh.ox.ac.uk

Postal address:
St Edmund Hall
Queen's Lane, Oxford OX1 4AR