Regent's Park College
About the college
Regent’s Park College specialises in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Our beautiful quad offers a retreat from the bustle of the city but also puts you just minutes from everything you will need.
Regent’s is famed for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. Its undergraduates often excel in the sporting and cultural life of the University as well as in academic results.
Tutors give meticulous care to the academic well-being of their students, providing them with a supportive environment as they move towards success in their final examinations.
Students are members of many college committees including the Governing Body and their views are actively sought in determining college policies.
Read more on the college website.
Regent’s Park is...
'…always being surrounded by friendly faces. You will never go into dinner, the JCR or the bar and there not be someone happy to chat to you.'
Ellie
'…warm, welcoming and genuinely homely.'
Naomi
'…a feeling of inclusion which is second to none.'
Sam
'…a small college, so it’s really easy to get to know everyone, regardless of year or subject.'
Tabbi
'…hands-down the best quad in Oxford – a tranquil green retreat.'
Holly
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 | No |
| Theatre/performance space | No |
| Chapel | Yes |
| Multi-faith prayer room | No |
Clubs and societies
Club / society | College availability |
|---|---|
| Music society | No |
| Orchestra(s) | No |
| Choir(s) | Yes |
| Dramatic society | Yes |
| College student magazine/paper | No |
| Some subject societies | Yes |
| Other societies | Yes |
College outreach
Regent’s is a smaller college with a diverse, unpretentious and welcoming environment, which students often find to be less intimidating than some of the larger colleges in Oxford.
Our Schools Liaison Officer, tutors and wonderful student ambassadors are keen to work with schools and colleges encouraging and supporting students considering applying to Oxford. We welcome applications from the best students with academic ability regardless of background, and encourage applications from parts of the population who are under-represented in higher education.
Our aims are to:
- Raise the academic aspirations and attainment of pupils from non-selective state schools, particularly those with the greatest levels of socio-economic or educational disadvantage who are under-represented at Russell group universities.
- Develop practical skills to assist pupils in making a competitive university application, and to inspire them to explore subjects in greater depth.
- Welcome enquiries and school visits to Regent’s Park College and other University of Oxford institutions.
We are currently building a network of schools and colleges that we can work with, to provide long-term, sustained contact and support for their students applying to the top universities.
The programme of talks and workshops we can offer includes the following topics:
- Introduction to Oxford University, colleges and student life
- Application workshops
- Critical thinking exercises
- Academic taster sessions
Talks and workshops can either be online or in-person.
If your school would like to be part of that programme, please email us at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Instagram.
Outreach events
Location
Regent’s is located in the city centre, just off St Giles’.
We are located within walking distance of most of the University faculties, departments and libraries and conveniently located to enjoy Oxford’s parks, cafes and restaurants.
UCAS campus code: 8
Pusey Street,
Oxford OX1 2LB
+44 (0) 1865 288120
www.rpc.ox.ac.ukFounded
1810 (incorporating an Education Society formed 1752)
Student numbers
Undergraduates: 138
Graduates: 76
Admissions contacts
+44 (0) 1865 288153
[email protected]
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.
Register to find out more about our upcoming Open Days.
