St Peter's College is a vibrant and inclusive community energised by shared intellectual curiosity and a commitment to excellence.

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Meet us at the University of Oxford Open Days

We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families and friends to the University of Oxford Open Days on 20 September! We offer a full programme of drop-in sessions, tours and refreshments to help you get a sense of life as an Oxford student at St Peter's College.

Just a few minutes' walk from the Bodleian Library, Radcliffe Camera, High Street and many other colleges, departments and libraries, our central and convenient location makes it simple to add a stop at St Peter's College to your Oxford Open Days visit. 

Fuel up with a free breakfast, learn more about applying to Oxford, watch a demonstration interview, drop in for a student-led tour or have afternoon tea with our tutors.

Our doors open at 08:00 each day!

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Why study at St Peter’s College?

We are an informal and intimate college fizzing with energy and creativity. We believe in academic excellence and provide the teaching, facilities and supporting atmosphere to help everyone fulfil their potential.

Located at the centre of historic Oxford, St Peter’s was founded in 1929 with a mission to make the best Oxford education available to students of the greatest potential, irrespective of means or background.

More than 30 undergraduate courses and a wide range of postgraduate courses are available, and we offer one of the most successful visiting student programmes in the University.

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How to apply to St Peter's College

Our students come from all over the world and bring with them an amazing range of backgrounds and interests.

Our undergraduate access and outreach programme encourages students from underrepresented backgrounds to consider applying to Oxford and helps young people and those who support them to make informed decisions about applying to competitive universities.

Click the links below to learn how to apply to St Peter's College as an undergraduate, visiting student or postgraduate.

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The community is incredibly welcoming. It has always seemed to me that, wherever you're from, there is a place for you at St Peter's.

William (Mathematics)

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News and events

Follow our news and events to stay connected with the academic, artistic and athletic activities of the College.

St Peter’s Fellow to lead project from new UKRI interdisciplinary scheme

11 September 2024

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Three St Peter’s Academics Promoted to Professorial Titles at the University of Oxford in 2024

10 September 2024

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1990-1994 Gaudy

14 September to 15 September 2024

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Meeting Minds Alumni Weekend at St Peter's College

20 September to 22 September 2024

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Open Day

20 September 2024, 8am-5pm

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50th, 55th & 60th Anniversary Reunion

21 September to 22 September 2024

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Professor Judith Buchanan

St Peter’s College is a special place marked both by a vibrant community life and by significant academic strength. Our informality, buzz and strong sense of community contribute to our distinctive spirit.

Prof Judith Buchanan, Master of St Peter's College
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Welcome to our new students! Find out what's next here.

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