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Merton College was founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, Lord Chancellor and Bishop of Rochester. It has a claim to be the oldest college in Oxford, a claim which is disputed between Merton College, Balliol College and University College .
- £274.4 million (2020)
- "Qui Timet Deum Faciet Bona" ("He who fears God shall do good")
- 1264; 759 years ago
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About the college. Welcome to Merton College, a vibrant and diverse intellectual community that has been at the forefront of education and research at the University of Oxford since 1264.
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. Ours is a close-knit community with ...
Welcome to Merton College. Our community of scholars, founded in 1264, formed the model for all subsequent Oxford and Cambridge colleges. Since then we have fostered generations of academic and cultural leaders in many fields. Today we still aspire to excellence in our teaching and research as a vibrant and diverse intellectual community. The ...
The history of Merton. Merton College, the first fully self-governing College in the University, was founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, sometime Chancellor of England and later Bishop of Rochester. Mob Quadrangle, the oldest quadrangle in the University, was built in three phases: the Treasury c.1288-91; the north and east ranges and the ...
The college regrets it is unable to offer family accommodation. Further information on accommodation at Merton College is available on the college website. Meals. Students are encouraged to dine in the college's dining hall; eating together is an important part of Merton’s communal life.
Merton College Virtual Tour. Have a look around! Here’s how the tours work: Each tour starts in the Porter’s lodge which is at the entrance to the college. From there you can navigate through the college and its grounds by clicking on the arrow button . In the top left corner of the screen you’ll see a menu icon with a list of all the ...
