Lady Margaret Hall

About the college
College facilities
Courses available
Location map
College outreach

About the college

Lady Margaret Hall (LMH) is a pioneering Oxford University college. It was founded in 1879 with a dual passion for learning and equality, making it possible for the first time for women to study at Oxford. The College admitted men in 1979 and, in 2016, became the first Oxbridge college to establish a Foundation Year for talented students from under-represented backgrounds.

LMH is a diverse academic community, with about 400 undergraduate students. We are committed to research and scholarship, and to effective, highly-personalised teaching and learning in a supportive environment for students from all backgrounds.

Three images of LMH students: sat in dining hall, walking through college, sat on college lawn

LMH has an exceptionally beautiful, tucked away site with gardens that run down to the river.

Undergraduates are usually guaranteed a room on the college site for three years of their course. Students can access our well-stocked library (one of the larger college libraries) 24/7. Other facilities include a bar, theatre, music practice rooms, fully equipped and soundproofed music recording studio, a gym, tennis, netball and pickleball courts, playing fields, paddleboards and punts.

Our lively, close-knit, undergraduate student community has something for everyone, with activities and clubs ranging from sports societies (spikeball is particularly popular in the summer) to astronomy, history, Law, creative writing and much more.

The first Oxford college to launch a Study Skills centre, we have two specialist Study Skills Lecturers who provide independent guidance and support for LMH students to help them fine-tune their academic skills. The College’s dedicated Wellbeing team are also on hand to offer holistic support to students as they navigate the academic and social challenges of life at University. LMH seeks to cultivate a warm environment in which our students are supported to reach their full potential.

LMH is...

'…being given the opportunity to fulfil my academic potential in a friendly and supportive environment.'
Phil

'…a very open-minded and vibrant college.'
Neil

'…my first home away from home; where I grew up, studied what I loved and made friends for life. Looking back, I can’t think of a better place to have spent my undergraduate years!'
Akila

'...stunning gardens, especially in the summer – a haven from the hustle and bustle of touristy Oxford.'
Toyin

'…the friendly, supportive atmosphere that the tutors and students create. The gardens are beautiful to spend time in throughout the year, and having such a big library on site is incredible.'
Laura

College facilities

Visit our College Facilities page to compare facilities across different colleges.

College accommodation

Accommodation	College availability
All first years on site	Yes
Usually offered for three years	Yes
Usually offered for all years	No
Usually offered for first year and one other year	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	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	Yes

Clubs and societies

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

Courses Available

College outreach

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.

Lady Margaret Hall is part of Oxford for South West.

Link Local Authorities

Bristol
Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire
Haringey

Outreach programmes

Our Access and Outreach team, along with our wonderful student ambassadors, work closely with schools and colleges to demystify life at the University of Oxford and to ensure that students, teachers and families have access to the best possible information about how to make a competitive application.

LMH particularly concentrates its work in Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Haringey, in keeping with the University’s regionalisation programme. However, we are happy to answer questions from all potential applicants and can arrange a tour of LMH, or to speak with you about applying to, living and studying here.

Events such as Taster Days and Open Days are open to students from all schools.

Contact

Access and Outreach at LMH
Access and Outreach Officer: Emily Jones
[email protected]

Admissions : +44 (0) 1865 284203
[email protected]
www.lmh.ox.ac.uk

Postal address:
Lady Margaret Hall
Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QA

Outreach events

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.

Lady Margaret Hall