Worcester College was founded in the 18th century and is known for its 26 acres of beautiful grounds featuring numerous green spaces, ducks, an orchard, and the College sports field. The College values welfare very highly and has a number of avenues of support for College members with any kind of problem. There are generally 3 bops a term, where two take place in the college bar, and the third takes place in a club. Other regular social events include themed evenings, comedy nights, and charity auctions amongst other events.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | St Hilda’s College |
| Phone Number | 01865 276196 |
| admissions@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk | |
| Website | www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk |
| Location | St Hilda’s College is located on Cowley Place, a beautiful riverside site with easy access to the sports complex and East Oxford. |
| Financial support | St Hilda’s College has an extensive range of funds that provide current students with the opportunity to apply for grants and bursaries. These funds include academic funds, travel funds, research funds and internship awards. After graduation, there are a few prizes to assist students in postgraduate research. |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | The specific college societies are: Christian Union Feminist Society Orchestra Quidditch As well as these, there are over 300 university societies you can join. |
| Accommodation | All first-year undergraduates are guaranteed College accommodation. These rooms are study rooms and have a washbasin. Shared bathrooms are shared between 12-13 students and there are around 3 bathrooms and a kitchen area on each floor. Second and third years are also offered accommodation but some prefer to live out. These are allocated through a ballot system. Students are normally required to vacate their rooms during holiday time. More information can be found here. Accommodation for graduate students is allocated on a first come first served basis. The College can offer rooms to almost all first- and second- year graduates who wish to stay in College accommodation. There is no accommodation for couples or families. Most graduate accommodation is located near to Cowley Road, which has a number of shops and restaurants, and is only a 10-minute walk from College. The bedrooms are priced according to size, location, and facilities. More information can be found here. |
| Sports | St Hilda’s College allows students free access to the Iffley Road Gym. There are many male and female teams including unique sports like trampolining, skiing, and kayaking. Sports can be played at any level from casual involvement to college team level. |
| Welfare | St Hilda’s College allocates undergraduate students Personal Tutors and College Advisors who are available for any general consultations, whether academic or personal. The College Dean holds regular consultation hours in College and there is other support available including support from Peer Supporters, Junior Deans, Harassment Advisors, and more. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Baroness Greenfield Katherine Parkinson Zeinab Badawi |