Rigorous & supportive
Our aim is to be the home of choice for the brightest and most ambitious students from all backgrounds
St Anne’s is a down-to-earth, friendly and independent-minded college that takes people for what they are. It is modern in its outlook and architecture and open to the world, informal and yet academically demanding.
One of Oxford’s largest colleges
We are one of Oxford’s largest colleges, with some 446 undergraduates and 300 graduates. Our Fellows’ interests range across the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Physical and Medical Sciences.
Since its founding, St Anne’s College has always been about widening access to an Oxford Education. It uniquely allowed women from the UK and many other countries to study at Oxford, whilst living more flexibly and affordably at home or in lodgings across the city.
A home in the heart of Oxford
St Anne's has always been conveniently positioned for the nearby Science Area and University Parks, but with the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities set to open across the road in 2025, we will soon be almost uniquely well-positioned for students of the Humanities and Sciences alike.
Close to bustling Jericho, there are multiple supermarkets, restaurants and bars all within a 5 minute walk. Unlike other Colleges, we do not have a chapel, but there is both an Anglican and a Catholic church within 500m. The University's Prayer Room and Mosque is a 7 minute walk from College, while the Oxford Jewish Centre and Synagogue, which provides kosher meals, is a 9 minute walk away.
Life Here
Our academics play a full part in College life and aim to inspire and challenge every student to achieve their academic potential. Our library is recognised as one of the biggest in Oxford and is used by both undergraduates and graduates. We take our responsibilities for the welfare of our students extremely seriously.
Most of our undergraduate students choose to live in College throughout their time here. We offer a wide range of graduate scholarships and can offer graduate accommodation to almost half of our graduates.
Our Purpose
In 2017/2018 the Governing Body of St Anne’s reaffirmed the College’s purpose to be a diverse and inclusive community contributing to the University’s commitment to lead the world in education and research, whilst securing the College’s legacy and future.
St Anne’s wants to be the home of choice for the brightest and most ambitious students including those from underrepresented groups and believes that difference should be respected, promoted and celebrated as the diversity of people is a rich source of learning for us all.
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