St Hugh's College
UCAS campus code: R
Founded in 1886, St Hugh’s was established to offer an Oxford education to women who could not afford the fees of the University at the time. Today, St Hugh's retains a strong sense of its radical tradition and of the importance of opening Oxford to all who would do well here, welcoming people from every kind of background.
Contact details
Admissions Coordinator: Jessie Judges
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1865 274910 or +44 (0) 1865 274900
Website: www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk (including a full list of academic staff)
View of St Hugh's College. Copyright © University of Oxford / UAO / Credit: Matt Greetham
About us
Known for its extensive, tranquil gardens, St Hugh’s is one of the largest colleges in Oxford. Accommodation (much of it ensuite) is offered throughout an undergraduate’s course, along with a large, well-stocked college library and, unusually, a Bodleian Reading Room.
St Hugh’s also benefits from a range of catering options. In addition to the food provision in the dining hall, all rooms have access to a kitchen, and a café offers food throughout the day and a modern space in which to work. The college is a supportive environment; funds are available to address unforeseen financial hardship. There is a gym, and student-run bar, and the chapel and separate multi-faith prayer room are open to all college members, regardless of belief.
Read more on the college website.
Year founded: 1886
Student numbers: Undergraduate 389; Postgraduate 302
St Hugh’s is...
'…a welcoming community; St Hugh’s is a large and diverse college; you get to know people from different courses and years really quickly!'
Joe
'…having 24/7 access to one of the largest college libraries in Oxford as well as a bit of the Bod, and plenty of places to study.'
Michael
'…having fantastic tutors – each has their own style, but tutorials are always really interesting– challenging, but not overwhelming.'
Curtis
'…a college full of smiles!'
Nana
College living
What you can study here
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Where you'll find us
St Hugh’s College is about 12 minutes’ walk from the city centre: within easy reach of University departments and libraries, many of which are also slightly north of the centre. The college lodge can be found on St Margaret’s Road.
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Access St Hugh's
Our outreach events and programmes offer a chance for you to meet us and discover what studying here might be like. You will also learn about our admissions process and how to submit a strong application.
Visit Oxford
Our 2026 undergraduate Open Days will be held on 1 and 2 July and 18 September.
University-wide outreach
Visit the University's outreach event calendar to view upcoming outreach events. Please note that some events may require advance booking or have specific eligibility criteria.
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