
St Peter's College
About the college
Located in the heart of Oxford, St Peter’s is known for its friendliness, informality, excellent relations between students and tutors and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and student support.
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All freshers live in college in single study bedrooms. St Peter's can house up to half of its second-year students in college rooms, as well as all third-years who wish to live in college accommodation. Students live either on the main college site or in college-owned accommodation located just five minutes' walk away.
The dining hall caters for a variety of different diets and budgets, favouring fresh ingredients and original recipes. The student-run St Peter's College bar and flourishing programme of community activities and opportunities add to the warmth of college life. Both the beautiful college library and the dedicated law library are open 24 hours a day.
The Student Finance Officer helps students navigate their budgeting and financial questions and the college makes available several grants, bursaries, scholarships and hardship funds to support student success.
The college encourages students to engage in extra-curricular activities, supporting societies and clubs for music, the arts, sport and other interests. The St Peter's Choir has an established reputation for its choral excellence, diverse repertoire, and collegiality. The college has access to shared sporting facilities, including the boathouse, and students can access subsidised gym memberships.
Read more on the college website.
St Peter’s is...
'...everyone being so supportive of each other. St Peter’s is truly a home away from home!'
Oliver
'...is made up of amazing people, especially the staff and tutors who are always willing to go above and beyond to make sure you feel supported in every way possible.'
Christy
'...a 10/10 close-knit and inclusive community, whether you are mid-essay or mid-pint.'
Hamish
'...a college where you’ll be appreciated for being yourself.'
Saga
'...a well-grounded atmosphere and vibrant student body.'
Sam
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 | Yes |
Usually offered for three years | No |
Usually offered for all years | No |
Some vacation storage for international students | Yes |
Catering
Catering type | College availability |
Dining hall | Yes |
Bar | Yes |
Café | No |
Facilities
Facility type | College availability |
Gym on site | No |
Boathouse | Yes |
Library open 24/7 | Yes |
Computer rooms/stations | Yes |
Wi-Fi throughout college | Yes |
Music room | Yes |
Theatre/performance space | Yes |
Chapel | Yes |
Multi-faith prayer room | No |
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
- Chemistry
- Earth Sciences (Geology)
- Economics and Management
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- English and Modern Languages
- Geography
- History
- History and Economics
- History and English
- History and Modern Languages
- History and Politics
- History of Art
- Law (Jurisprudence)
- Law with Law Studies in Europe
- Mathematics
- 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)
- Philosophy and Theology
- Physics
- Physics and Philosophy
- Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Theology and Religion
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 Peter's College is part of Oxford for North West.
Link Local Authorities
Knowsley
Liverpool
Sefton
St. Helens
Wirral
Enfield
Contact
Access and Outreach at St Peter's
Access and Outreach Coordinator: Anna McMurtrie
schools@spc.ox.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 614699
www.spc.ox.ac.uk
Postal address:
St Peter's College
New Inn Hall Street, Oxford OX1 2DL