St Hugh's College

About the college
College facilities
Courses available
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College outreach

About the college

Known for its extensive, tranquil gardens, St Hugh’s is one of the largest colleges in Oxford.

Founded in 1886, St Hugh’s was established to offer an Oxford education to women who could not afford the fees of the University at the time. The College now accepts applications from all students, and retains a strong sense of its radical tradition and of the importance of opening Oxford to all who would do well here, welcoming people from every kind of background.

St Hugh’s College

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St Hugh’s offers accommodation (much of it ensuite) throughout an undergraduate’s course, along with a large, well-stocked college library and, unusually, a Bodleian Reading Room.

St Hugh’s also benefits from a range of catering options. In addition to the food provision in the dining hall, all rooms have access to a kitchen, and a café offers food throughout the day and a modern space in which to work. The College is a supportive environment; funds are available to address unforeseen financial hardship. There is a gym, and student-run bar, and the chapel and separate multi-faith prayer room are open to all college members, regardless of belief.

St Hugh’s is...

'…a welcoming community; St Hugh’s is a large and diverse college; you get to know people from different courses and years really quickly!'
Joe

'…having 24/7 access to one of the largest college libraries in Oxford as well as a bit of the Bod, and plenty of places to study.'
Michael

'…having fantastic tutors – each has their own style, but tutorials are always really interesting– challenging, but not overwhelming.'
Curtis

'…a college full of smiles!'
Nana

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 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	No
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	Yes
College student magazine/paper	Yes
Some subject societies	Yes
Other societies	Yes

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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.

St Hugh's College is part of Oxford for South East.

Link Local Authorities

Kent

Outreach programmes

St Hugh’s College is committed to promoting educational equality. We work closely with state-funded schools in our link region, Kent, to ensure that students receive the support and encouragement they need to reach their full academic potential.

Our work with pupils encompasses a range of interactive skills workshops and targeted curriculum enrichment designed to ignite their curiosity and give them the tools to develop their learning capabilities. We also aim to break down the barriers that prevent students from aspiring to top universities, and routinely deliver application guidance sessions to help demystify the Oxford admissions process.

To find out more, visit our dedicated outreach pages.

Contact

Access and Outreach at St Hugh's
Outreach and Participation Manager: Elena Sorochina
Outreach Officer: Francesca Lovell-Read

+44 (0) 1865 274989
[email protected]
www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk

Postal address:
St Hugh's College
St Margaret's Road, Oxford OX2 6LE

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.

St Hugh's College