St Hilda's College
About the college
St Hilda’s is situated a five minute walk from Oxford city centre; with the University Sports Centre and the buzzing Cowley Road, full of cafes, music venues, bars and global cuisines, on its doorstep.
All first years live on the main college site and can choose to live in college accommodation for the entirety of their degree. Shared kitchen facilities are available, and our beautiful dining hall overlooking the River Cherwell provides ample choice and excellent food.
Students enjoy our outstanding facilities, whether it’s our concert venue and recording studio, our multi-faith space, or our on-site gym.
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The college is a caring academic community, with passionate and supportive tutors, a dedicated welfare team, and one of the most extensive college library collections in Oxford.
We also offer a generous range of bursaries and financial awards for academic work, travel, sport, and other activities to help you make the most of your time here. St Hilda’s provides everything you need to succeed, in one of the most friendly and inclusive environments in Oxford.
Read more on the college website.
St Hilda’s is...
'…in a great location split right between the great city centre and the lively Cowley Road.
Jasper
'...grounded and friendly. You meet people with a wide range of experiences, from a range of different cultures. The atmosphere is always interesting, never competitive.'
Lawrence
'...tutors and lecturers who are so passionate about their subject – I’ve benefited tremendously from the tutorial system.'
Susannah
'…feeling at ease with some of the best welfare support in the whole of the University.'
Neyet
'…generous. With the help of a bursary, I have been able to thrive both academically and in my own self-development.'
Ruth
College facilities
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College accommodation
Accommodation | College availability |
| All first years on site | Yes |
| Usually offered for first year and one other year | Not applicable |
| Usually offered for three years | Yes |
| Usually offered for all years | Yes |
| Some vacation storage for international students | Yes |
Catering
Catering type | College availability |
| Dining hall | Yes |
| Bar | Yes |
| Café | Yes |
Facilities
Facility type | College availability |
| Gym on site | Yes |
| Boathouse | Yes |
| Library open 24/7 | No |
| Computer rooms/stations | Yes |
| Wi-Fi throughout college | Yes |
| Music room | Yes |
| Theatre/performance space | Yes |
| Chapel | No |
| Multi-faith prayer room | Yes |
Clubs and societies
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
- Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
- Classics
- Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Computer Science
- Computer Science and Philosophy
- Economics and Management
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English and Modern Languages
- European and Middle Eastern Languages
- Geography
- History
- History (Ancient and Modern)
- History and Economics
- History and English
- History and Modern Languages
- History and Politics
- 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)
- Physics
- Physics and Philosophy
- Psychology (Experimental)
- Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
Link areas
Link Local Authorities
Hampshire
Surrey
Contact
Access and Outreach at St Hilda's
Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach Manager: Suzie Jackson
outreach@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 286620 undergraduate.admissions@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
Postal address:
St Hilda's College
Cowley Place, Oxford OX4 1DY
Location
The college is on a beautiful riverside site with easy access to the city centre, the University sports complex and the lively culture of east Oxford.
UCAS campus code: N
St Hilda’s College,
Oxford OX4 1DY +44 (0) 1865 276884 www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
Founded
1893
Student numbers
Undergraduates: 400
Graduates: 166
Admissions contacts
+44 (0) 1865 286620 undergraduate.admissions@st-hildas.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.