Founded in the 15th century, Lincoln College is one of the smaller colleges with around 300 undergraduates. The College is built around a stunning green quad, and it was founded by Richard Fleming, the Bishop of Lincoln. Lincoln College features two quadrangles, a chapel from the 17th century, and the historic dining hall. The Hall is the most striking room in the college, and the roof has been preserved from the 15th century. The library, formerly the ‘All Saints Church’, is located on the High Street and the church tower features as part of the Oxford skyline. The library is open until 2.00a.m., earlier than the Bodleian and other faculty libraries.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | Lincoln College |
| Phone Number | 01865 279836 |
| admissions@lincoln.ox.ac.uk | |
| Website | www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk |
| Location | Lincoln College is located on the historic Turl Street, a few minutes’ walk away from Oxford’s libraries, shops, restaurants, and faculties.
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| Financial support | Lincoln College offers up-front, non-repayable bursaries for its undergraduate students. There are hardship grants and additional bursaries, as well as awards for academic achievements, and support for projects. More information about undergraduate support can be found here and for graduates, here. |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | Lincoln’s JCR was founded in 1854 and it is located at the bottom of staircase 5. It is equipped with a communal kitchen, social spaces, and workspaces. This area is where most social events are held, including sports events, ‘bops’, art events, and more. The Lincoln College MCR is the oldest in Oxford and provides a home for around 300 graduate students. Similarly to the JCR, the MCR holds events including the Lincoln Leads seminar series, auctions, dinners, and many cultural events. As well as these events, there are over 300 university societies you can join. |
| Accommodation | Most undergraduate accommodation is found centrally, a short walk from the main College site. All first-year students have accommodation in main College or on Turl Street and all these rooms have en-suite bathrooms. After the first year, ballots determine which rooms students will be allocated, and these rooms are found a short 10-minute walk away. More information can be found here. At Lincoln College, most graduate students can be accommodated but this is not guaranteed, and the College doesn’t offer accommodation for couples or families, but it can be arranged via the university. There are three complexes for graduates and all rooms have access to the kitchen and some have en-suite bathrooms. These rooms are located on Bear Lane, Museum Road, and Little Clarendon Street. More information can be found here. |
| Sports | Lincoln College has its own sports ground at Bartlemas Road with access to tennis courts, squash courts, and there are many sports teams for male and female students to join, most of which require no previous experience to join. Additionally, Lincoln College supports ‘Blues’ students, who compete in their respective sports for the University against other universities. |
| Welfare | The Lincoln College has a Chaplain who is ready to talk about any concerns that students may have. Like other colleges, some students act as peer supports who are also available for support. The common rooms have events such as welfare teas, film nights, and more to help students feel more comfortable and relieve some stress. There is also support available for students needing support for disabilities, health conditions or any other conditions. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | John Radcliffe Rishi Sunak Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr Seuss) |
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