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Merton College (in full: The House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of Oxford) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England.
- Merton College. Merton College is one of the most popular Oxford colleges and sits at the top of Oxford’s Norrington Table with a score of 82.9%. Located in the centre of Oxford on Merton Street and only a few minutes’ walk from the University of Oxford botanic gardens, T.S.
- St John’s College. St John’s College comes in second in the Norrington Table as one of the best Oxford colleges with an impressive score of 79.8%. Located to the north of Oxford city centre, on St Giles’, St John’s was formed in 1555 by Sir Thomas White, a wealthy merchant tailor.
- Lincoln College. Definitely one of the most beautiful Oxford colleges, and with almost 600 years of history, Lincoln College has some of the most iconic buildings in Oxford, including its front quad dressed in lush climbing plants, its 17 century library, and the hall, which beautifully displays its 15th-century timber roof and wooden panelled walls.
- Brasenose. Neighbouring Lincoln College, is Brasenose College, known as one of the prettiest Oxford Colleges and situated on Radcliffe Square in the heart of Oxford city centre.
- Balliol College. The Good Bits. The location! We're right in the middle of Oxford. You'll never have to walk further than about 10 minutes to get anywhere for uni work.
- Brasenose College. The Good Bits. Excellent location, by far the best in Oxford being the only undergraduate college on Radcliffe Square (considered by many the world's prettiest square) as well as being on the High Street.
- Christ Church. The Good Bits. Gorgeous grounds and buildings (including the "Harry Potter" dining hall!) and amazing scenery. Probably the best architecture of any college.
- Corpus Christi College. The Good Bits. Has the Pelican. 'Nuff said. Small, cosy college. You will know absolutely everyone in college, which is always a good thing.
Merton is one of the oldest and most beautiful colleges in Oxford with medieval and 17th-century buildings – including our 13th-century chapel – and glorious, extensive gardens protected by the city wall. Modern facilities include a lecture theatre, five music practice rooms and a multi-faith prayer room.
Merton received 712 applications in this admissions round. 102 candidates have been made an offer by the College for 2023 entry, including eight open offers. Five offers were made to applicants under the recently launched Opportunity Oxford scheme.
Merton has a reputation for excellent, low cost meals, which are paid for only as taken. College societies: Undergraduates take part in a wide range of social and extra-curricular activities, which are shaped by the interests of our students.
For an insight into what Merton is really like, take a look at our Alternative Prospectus, written by some of our current students - or follow one of our subject accounts on Twitter, all updated by students themselves.
