St Hugh's College
About the college
Known for its extensive, tranquil gardens, St Hugh’s is one of the largest colleges in Oxford.
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. The College now accepts applications from all students, and 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.
St Hugh’s offers accommodation (much of it ensuite) 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.
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
'…a bit out of town, so you don't have tourists bothering you.'
Katarina
'…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 facilities
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College accommodation
Accommodation | College availability |
| All first years on site | Yes |
| Usually offered for all years | Yes |
| Usually offered for three years | Not applicable |
| Usually offered for first year and one other year | Not applicable |
| 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 | Yes |
| Computer rooms/stations | Yes |
| Wi-Fi throughout college | Yes |
| Music room | Yes |
| Theatre/performance space | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| College student magazine/paper | Yes |
| Some subject societies | Yes |
| Other societies | Yes |
Courses Available
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Classics and English
- Classics and Modern Languages
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences (Geology)
- Economics and Management
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English and Modern Languages
- European and Middle Eastern Languages
- Foundation Year (Chemistry, Engineering and Materials Science)
- Foundation Year (Humanities)
- Foundation Year (Law)
- Foundation Year (PPE)
- History
- History (Ancient and Modern)
- History and Economics
- History and English
- History and Modern Languages
- History and Politics
- Human Sciences
- Law (Jurisprudence)
- Law with Law Studies in Europe
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics and Philosophy
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Medicine
- Medicine (Graduate Entry)
- Modern Languages
- Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Music
- Philosophy and Modern Languages
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
- Physics
- Psychology (Experimental)
- Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
Link areas
Link Local Authorities
Kent
Contact
Access and Outreach at St Hugh's
Outreach Officer: Elena Sorochina
+44 (0) 1865 274989
outreach@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk
www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk
Postal address:
St Hugh's College
St Margaret's Road, Oxford OX2 6LE
Location
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.
UCAS campus code: R
Oxford OX2 6LE
+44 (0) 1865 274900 www.st-hughs.ox.ac.ukFounded
1886
Student numbers
Undergraduates: 454
Graduates: 345
Admissions contacts
+44 (0) 1865 274910 admissions@st-hughs.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.
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