University of Oxford Accommodations: Types, Eligibility & Costs

University of Oxford currently houses 550 Indian students. This includes more than 300 Indian students pursuing postgraduate courses and over 200 undergraduate students. The university offers accommodation to all first year undergraduate students.

• After first year, college accommodation is offered to students for at least one other year of study. 
• Undergraduate students can live in college/university accommodations for the entire span of their study.
• UG students can also live in private accommodation after first year.

Students pursuing graduate programs at University of Oxford may get guaranteed residence from their respective college. 

• If the college does not offer guaranteed residence, full-time students can select from a range of accommodation options by the university. 
• This includes accommodation for family or couples. 
• The university has several privately-rented houses and flats for graduate students planning to live off-campus.
• You can get guidance on living outside the campus from Oxford University Student Union (Oxford SU).

In 2024-25, the likely living cost at University of Oxford is between 1,345 and 1,955 GBP (1.42 to 2.06 lakhs INR) per month, for both PG and UG students. This cost includes, food, accommodation, personal items, social activities, study costs, and other expenses.

University of Oxford On-campus Accommodation

All first year undergraduate students will be offered housing either on the main site of the college or in a nearby college annexe.

• All colleges under the University of Oxford offer at least one year of accommodation, and some offer it for the entire duration of the degree.
• You can choose to stay at University of Oxford dorms for the entire duration of the course, or make your own accommodation arrangements after the first year of studies.
• In early 2024, around 20 students at St Peter’s College were offered house in four-star hotels due to lack of accommodation. This is due to building work on new accommodation.

University of Oxford Undergraduate Accommodations

All first year undergraduate students in University of Oxford get college accommodation either on the main site or in a nearby college annexe. Some colleges will offer one more year of accommodation, while others offer housing for the entire course duration. Christ Church, Corpus Christi, Jesus, Brasenose, and Hertford are some of the many residences offering residence for whole course duration. Some residences for undergraduate students in University of Oxford and their respective descriptions are as follows:

University of Oxford Graduate Accommodations

For graduate accommodation, the University of Oxford provides various options available for full-time graduate students, including housing for couples or families. Some of them are tabulated below along with the monthly rent:

University of Oxford Cost of Living

The likely living cost of University of Oxford students for the academic year 2024-2025 are as follows:

University of Oxford Accommodation Eligibility

The University of Oxford requires its full-time students to live within 25 miles (40.23 kilometres) of the university radius. Indian students should enrol to a program in University of Oxford to be eligible for accommodation. Students have to apply for housing separately. The following must be kept in mind while applying to a housing residence in a college affiliated with the University of Oxford.

• The applicant must be a registered student under a college at the University of Oxford.
• They must provide their academic and personal documents at the time of admission to receive housing.
• The fees for the room must be paid in separate instalments and paid by a specific deadline.
• Accommodation fees include 24–25 weeks of residence, room cleaning service, web access, electricity allowance, and any other licence agreement-related fees.
• The student should list down their preferences, and they will receive housing on a first-come-first-serve basis except for first-year students.
• First year students are given priority while applying, and therefore they receive housing option according to their preference.

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The colleges under University of Oxford have plenty of residence options for students in all levels of study. Besides, the university-owned residences offer additional space for students unable to enter the college residences. Although off campus housing is an option, but staying on campus is easier for studying on campus and cost-effectiveness.

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