Founded in the year 1281 as Hart Hall, Hertford College is located in the center of Oxford, directly opposite the main gate to the Bodleian Library. The college is known for its iconic bridge, the Bridge of Sighs, named as students used to sigh as they cross from their living quarters to the exam rooms. There are 600 students in total, with up to 25 visiting (study abroad) students.
At Hertford you can study the humanities, human, social and political sciences and mathematics. A minimum 3.8 GPA is required and courses are available to academic year, fall, and spring students. Preference is given to applicants for the full academic year.
Visiting students will be housed in a single room with Hertford graduate students in South Oxford, adjacent to the River Thames. Your housing will be within walking distance from Hertford College and the city center. Housing includes:
The level of support at Hertford goes above and beyond. Additional to the support that Arcadia provides, you will benefit from the personal support from the Director of Visiting Students whose door is always open for a cup of tea and a chat. No matter your faith, you will also be supported by the college Chaplin. The college cat is always on hand for a cuddle too.
Please note the early application deadline for all Oxford colleges. There is one application cycle for academic year, fall and spring and you should submit by January 21st for the following academic year.
Each college has different fees, please see the fees page for further details.