Worcester College

Founded in 1714, Worcester College is one the most historic and picturesque of Oxford’s colleges. Located a 10-minute walk from the city center, the college is known for its on-site sports pitches, music and drama, award-winning gardens, and on-site lake. Worcester also has the second-highest proportion of state-school undergraduates of any college in Oxford.

Academics

At Worcester, you can study humanities, social sciences, economics, political science, history, and even computer science, which has limited courses at other Oxford colleges. A minimum 3.7 GPA is required and courses are available to academic year, fall, and spring students.

  • Visit the Worcester Courses page for available departments and tutorials.
  • Worcester is known for its inclusive atmosphere, strong student support, and excellence in a wide range of academic disciplines

Housing

Students will be housed in single en-suite rooms, located a 10-minute walk from the city center. Visiting students are housed alongside other Worcester students, so they’re fully integrated into the life of the college. Housing includes:

  • Access to the dining hall, which serves subsidized breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Bedding linen.
  • Access to a small and fully equipped kitchen.

Welfare

Additional to the support that Arcadia provides, students will benefit from a long-established Visiting Student Team who are on hand for any academic or personal concerns. A dedicated Welfare team is also available, including the Head of Student Welfare, the College Nurse, and trained students to support fellow students.

Fees

Each college has different fees, please see the fees page for further details. Fees for Worcester College coming soon.