Oxford University is made up of more than 30 different colleges. Colleges are academic communities, where students usually have their tutorials. Each one has its own dining hall, bar, common room and library, and lots of college groups and societies.

Things to see and do at Oxford University. Oxford is not a campus university, so it is not all located on one site. It is made up of many different buildings, including academic departments, colleges and halls, located around the centre of Oxford.

Use the links below to visit the websites of all Oxford University Colleges and Permanent Private Halls.

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Our University has no central campus but is made up of over 30 colleges and halls spread across the city centre and beyond. These colleges are at the heart of Oxford's reputation as one of the best universities in the world and make it a very special place to study and live.

Online searchable map of Oxford showing University colleges, halls, departments, museums, libraries and more.

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Here you will find information on opening times and admission charges, where these apply, for the colleges and permanent private halls of Oxford University, and links to their individual websites. You will also find links to virtual tours of some of the colleges.

Oxford's international profile rivals that of any university in the world, highlighted by the breadth and depth of its research collaborations and a truly global student body and academic staff.

Interactive map of University of Oxford showing colleges, halls, departments, museums, libraries and more.