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Find out about the social life on offer, and facilities available, at Wolfson.

Scholarships

Information for applicants about graduate scholarships.

Research & Learning

Renowned for a truly interdisciplinary approach to research, Wolfson benefits from Oxford's international academic community.

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Your home at Oxford

Founded in 1966, Wolfson College is one of the University of Oxford's largest graduate colleges and truly unique in its academic scope and international reach. Find out what out students think about their life and home at Wolfson.

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Take a tour of Wolfson

MPhil student Will gives a tour of Wolfson College, a modern college founded to provide a stimulating and supportive environment specifically for graduate students.

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Self-Portrait in Snow by Jon Stallworthy

Members of the College read out Jon Stallworthy's poem 'Self-Portrait in Snow' as a contribute to the Jon Stallworthy Poetry Prize Campaign launched in Michaelmas 2019.

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International graduates at Oxford

Around two thirds of our graduate students are international. Our prospective graduates often have questions for us about what it's like to come to Oxford and live in the UK, so the University Graduate Office has put together some answers.

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The Latest from Wolfson College

06 December 2021

Spirit Wolf Gin Launch

Wolfson College is proud to launch it’s first official handcrafted gin this week

11 November 2021 -Thu, 11/11/2021 - 11:39

Passing announced of Wolfson Fellow

It is with great sadness that the College has been informed of the death of Dr Julie Meisami, who was a Research Fellow (1985), Governing Body Fellow (1985-2002) and later Emeritus Fellow (2002-2021). Please see an obituary prepared by Julie’s family below.

Wolfson Governing Body Fellow named as 1 of 8 new Fellows of The Academy of Social Sciences

Oxford University’s Social Science Division has announced the news that eight of its academics have been conferred the award of Fellow by The Academy of Social Sciences including Wolfson’s own Professor Frances Gardner.

Our upcoming events

Fly Away Home: Music for Home and the Holidays

Sunday 5 December 17:00-18:30

Zero Carbon: Robin Gandy, Linton, Chadlington and Garford Roads

Monday 20 December 13:00-14:00

Film Society Screening: It's a Wonderful Life

Wednesday 15 December 19:30-22:30

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Wolfson College on the map

Whether you are in town for an open day or simply want to join one of the many seminars and talks happening here, we invite you to explore our College and community. Take a tour, attend a concert, or stroll through our gardens and our buildings, with their award-winning architecture.

Location
Wolfson College,
Linton Road, Oxford
OX2 6UD
The Lodge Reception: +44 (0) 1865 274 100
Wolfson College
Mon-Sat: 9am–9pm

A minibus service runs for College members between the College and the city centre every 20 minutes in the early morning, early afternoon, late afternoon and early evenings on Mondays to Fridays. Learn more about the minibus service.

Nearby public transport
Buses to and from the city centre are numerous and frequent, and leave from the end of Linton Road. All buses from the College into town stop on St Giles’ and most buses from the centre to Summertown along Banbury Road stop at the end of Linton Road. For timetables and fares, visit The Oxford Bus Company or Stagecoach websites.

A friendly, dynamic, and open College. Changes take place daily: new buildings are built, more scholarships and career opportunities are created. This is a place where your potential can be realized and your ideas are supported, both financially and emotionally.

DPhil student

Wolfson's BarCo have been working closely with the award winning Chalgrove Distillery in Oxford to produce a unique rose and saffron gin for the College called Spirit Wolf. Join us at the official launch is happening tomorrow night at 8pm in the Hall, to raise a glass! https://t.co/08FvzE30E0

17 hours 39 minutes ago

Today Wolfson says goodbye to one of its most valued members of staff; Sebastian Stefanov. He has been Head of Wolfson's Catering Team for 3 years, so please join us all at Wolfson in wishing him and his increasing family well for his future back in Bulgeria. https://t.co/yop72eBvJG

4 days 16 hours ago

Wolfson's end to carbon emissions

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The Wolfson 1966 Fund

A modern and egalitarian college

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Your home at Oxford

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Self-Portrait in Snow by Jon Stallworthy

International graduates at Oxford

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