Corpus Christi College
About the college
Experience a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere at Corpus Christi, one of Oxford’s older colleges. We pride ourselves on a strong tradition of openness, tolerance and fairness.
Corpus Christi combines history with modernity. The college’s magnificent 16th-century library, alongside its modern addition opened in 2024, has over 60,000 books, 24-hour opening, online catalogues and WiFi access, is both a convenient and beautiful place to work.
Students have access to a sports field and boathouse, entertainment rooms, a Junior Common Room (JCR), and the Beer Cellar. We have a dedicated auditorium suitable for lectures, concerts, theatrical productions, and parties.
Among the most active of the many clubs are the dramatic society – the Owlets – the choir, and the rowing and rugby teams. Students' welfare plays a central role in daily life with a tea and biscuit break provided every afternoon, six days a week. On Saturdays a more substantial ‘welfare tea’ is provided with a selection of food and drinks, and opportunity for discussion and support.
Corpus has an impressive social calendar with a big party in college (the Ball) every other spring and a fair each June, which features the college’s famous tortoise race!
Read more on the college website.
Corpus Christi is...
'…a wonderful community.'
David
'…weekly film nights and a ton of welfare.'
Megan
'…the college tortoise and the beautiful gardens.'
Freya
'…making friends for life.'
Tyrell
'…right at the heart of the city.'
Emily
Location
Corpus is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre and Bodleian Library and 10 minutes from the departments and science laboratories. The college is tucked away from the noise of the city, looking out over Christ Church Meadow towards the river.
UCAS campus code: 3
Oxford OX1 4JF
+44 (0) 1865 276700
www.ccc.ox.ac.ukFounded
1517
Student numbers
Undergraduates: 243
Graduates: 101
Admissions contacts
+44 (0) 1865 276693
admissions.office@ccc.ox.ac.uk
Tutor for Admissions:
Professor Robin Murphy
Senior Outreach and Admissions Officer:
Farah McGurk
Academic staff
Visit the college website for the full list
Our 2025 undergraduate Open Days will be held on 2 and 3 July and 19 September.
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