Harris Manchester College
About the college
Harris Manchester is the only Oxford college which is dedicated solely to mature students (21+ with no upper age limit). It has a warm and friendly atmosphere in which each student is supported and treated as an individual.
Our diversity of age, nationality and background makes the college a very interesting and vibrant community. The college has a number of scholarships for second undergraduate degrees.
College accommodation is all on the main site and students can generally live in for at least the first and final years of their course.
Our excellent librarians manage some 70,000 volumes, and the library itself is open to students 24 hours a day during term time. Each student also has a small book grant to spend as they wish.
The student community is socially active, with a lively variety of cultural events. The non-denominational Chapel provides a focus for prayer and reflection drawing from a range of faith traditions, and is a key practice and performance space for the College's musical activities.
Read more on the college website.
Harris Manchester is...
'…fantastic resources, including a beautiful and well-stocked library.'
Tim
'…the pursuit of academic excellence supported by tight-knit and caring college community.'
Christopher
'…a familial, warm, and supportive environment for scholars.'
Lynne
'…accepting of everyone - literally no two students are alike.'
Jasmine
'…where they have learned your first name before you walk through the door.'
Bill
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 | Yes |
| Orchestra(s) | No |
| Choir(s) | Yes |
| Dramatic society | No |
| College student magazine/paper | No |
| Some subject societies | Yes |
| Other societies | Yes |
Courses Available
- Archaeology and Anthropology
- Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Classics
- Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Classics and English
- Economics and Management
- Engineering Science
- English Language and Literature
- History
- History and Economics
- History and English
- History and Politics
- History of Art
- Human Sciences
- Law (Jurisprudence)
- Medicine (Graduate Entry)
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
- Philosophy and Theology
- Psychology (Experimental)
- Psychology and Philosophy (not with Linguistics)
- Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
- Theology and Religion
Location
Harris Manchester is centrally situated in a quiet location on Mansfield Road. It is just a few minutes away from the Bodleian Library, most department libraries, the Science Area and other University facilities.
UCAS campus code: 6
Harris Manchester College,
Oxford OX1 3TD
+44 (0) 1865 618084
www.hmc.ox.ac.uk
Founded
1786
Student numbers
Mature (over 21) students only:
Undergraduates: 92
Graduates: 123
Admissions contacts
+44 (0) 1865 618084
[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.
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