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

Open Days are here!

Welcome to Open Days 2025! 

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.

Tours are available all day from 8am to 5pm. We hope you will stop by for free breakfast, tea with tutors, demonstration interviews, admissions tips and a chat with our student ambassadors.

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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.

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Prof Stephen Baxter reveals author of William the Conqueror’s ‘Medieval Big Data’ project

2 July 2025

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Dr Peter Kail publishes new Hume guidebook

17 June 2025

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Shakespeare@Peters 2025

5 July 2025

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1999-2002 Gaudy

13 September 2025

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Anniversary Reunion

20 September 2025

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Howard Society Luncheon 2025

21 September 2025

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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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