St Peter's College is a vibrant and inclusive community energised by shared intellectual curiosity and a commitment to excellence.

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Winter vacation closure and service updates

Please be aware that St Peter's College will be closed to the public and all non-residents from Monday 23 December 2024 through Wednesday 1 January 2025 inclusive. The Porters' Lodge will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025 at 7am.

This closure has been planned to enable our staff to enjoy time off with their loved ones over the Winter Vacation period.

Students can find more information about the closure, health, wellbeing and welfare support over the vacation, and ongoing resident access to the site on the Intranet (SSO login required).

Why study at St Peter’s College?

We are an informal and intimate college fizzing with energy and creativity. We believe in academic excellence and provide the teaching, facilities and supporting atmosphere to help everyone fulfil their potential.

Located at the centre of historic Oxford, St Peter’s was founded in 1929 with a mission to make the best Oxford education available to students of the greatest potential, irrespective of means or background.

More than 30 undergraduate courses and a wide range of postgraduate courses are available, and we offer one of the most successful visiting student programmes in the University.

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How to apply to St Peter's College

Our students come from all over the world and bring with them an amazing range of backgrounds and interests.

Our undergraduate access and outreach programme encourages students from underrepresented backgrounds to consider applying to Oxford and helps young people and those who support them to make informed decisions about applying to competitive universities.

Click the links below to learn how to apply to St Peter's College as an undergraduate, visiting student or postgraduate.

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The community is incredibly welcoming. It has always seemed to me that, wherever you're from, there is a place for you at St Peter's.

William (Mathematics)

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News and events

Follow our news and events to stay connected with the academic, artistic and athletic activities of the College.

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Video: Merry Christmas from St Peter's College

20 December 2024

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Prof Randy Bruno publishes study on how our senses are combined

3 December 2024

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Alumni Dinner in Hong Kong

11 January 2025

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Choir Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Headington

11 January 2025, 7pm-8:30pm

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Sunday Choral Evensong at St Peter's College

19 January 2025, 6-7pm

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Free Lunchtime Music Recital

23 January 2025, 1:15pm-2pm

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Professor Judith Buchanan

St Peter’s College is a special place marked both by a vibrant community life and by significant academic strength. Our informality, buzz and strong sense of community contribute to our distinctive spirit.

Prof Judith Buchanan, Master of St Peter's College
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