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About the college

Wadham was founded by a woman in the 16th century with a mission to create a college of academic excellence close to the heart of Oxford. We have been pushing the boundaries of knowledge and inquiry ever since.

Students at Wadham College

As one of the bigger colleges of the University, we offer one of the largest selections of courses. We welcome academic excellence, diversity and independence, being known for our inclusive and welcoming culture.

Our students thrive on being taught by internationally renowned tutors and enjoy access to academic skills support, purpose-built study spaces and a library that is open 24/7. Wadham students can also benefit from a professional and dedicated welfare team and disability support.

We support our students to fulfil their interests and potential, encouraging applications to a range of grants and scholarships which cover:

books
language learning
travel
course-related expenses
as well as offering generous financial hardship support.

Students can enjoy college accommodation throughout their studies, set within breath-taking gardens and outdoor spaces. This includes our recently completed Dorothy Wadham building for second years in the vibrant Cowley Road area of East Oxford. The gardens are also the location for our famous music festival, Wadstock, outdoor drama performances and the occasional tutorial.

Wadham’s notable alumni span centuries as well as disciplines. From founders of the Royal Society to Nobel prize winners and Oscar nominated actors, Wadhamites can be identified as influential figures in the medical, finance, tech., legal, arts sectors, and beyond.

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	Yes
Chapel	Yes
Multi-faith prayer room	No

Clubs and societies

Club / society	College availability
Music society	Yes
Orchestra(s)	No
Choir(s)	Yes
Dramatic society	Yes
College student magazine/paper	No
Some subject societies	Yes
Other societies	Yes

Courses Available

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.

Wadham College is part of Oxford for East England.

Link Local Authorities

Bedford
Bedfordshire
Cambridgeshire
Central Bedfordshire
Luton

Barking and Dagenham

Hackney
Havering
Islington
Newham
Redbridge
Tower Hamlets

Contact

Access and Outreach at Wadham
Access and Outreach Officer: Dr Hugh Munro
access@wadham.ox.ac.uk

Admissions : +44 (0) 1865 277545
admissions@wadham.ox.ac.uk
www.wadham.ox.ac.uk

Postal address:
Wadham College
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PN

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