St. Hugh's is one of 39 colleges that make up the University of Oxford. By these standards it is relatively young, having been founded 'only' a little over a century ago in 1886 by Elizabeth Wordsworth, the great niece of the poet. Great emphasis is not placed on the gowns, mortar boards and formal halls that frequently stereotype Oxford, and St. Hugh's is often seen as a forward-looking college in many respects. Undergraduates at St. Hugh's come from a rich variety of backgrounds, schools, regions, and countries and the college welcomes applications from students from a wide range of experience from all over the world.

If you're interested in applying to Oxford and would like to know more about St. Hugh's and college life then have a look through the Prospectus on the college website under 'admissions'. A student's-eye-view of some of the same things can be found in the Alternative Prospectus, detailing the accommodation available at St. Hugh's, the financial commitments of being a student and also a few of the many things that go on in college besides essay writing. There are two versions of the alternative prospectus - one produced by OUSU and one produced by the students here at St. Hugh's. Both provide valuable insight into college life and are definitely worth being checked out.

For more general information about Oxford at a University level and the application procedure check out the Oxford University website, where you can order a paper copy of the University prospectus or browse online.

Hopefully there is enough information here to answer your questions about coming to Oxford and most importantly, to encourage you to apply (it isn't actually anywhere near as scary as the paperwork makes it seem!). If you have any further questions about college life or the application procedure or if you would like to arrange to visit the college then please don't hesitate to get in touch with the First-Year Rep or the Access and Academic Affairs Rep.

Incoming Freshers may be interested in the Freshers Guide.