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Merton is the only college in Oxford to hold a triennial winter ball, instead of the more common Commemoration ball. The most recent of these was held on 26 November 2022. Societies A Graduate of Merton College ca. 1754/55 attributed to George Knapton. Merton has a number of drinking and dining societies, along the lines of other colleges.
- £274.4 million (2020)
- "Qui Timet Deum Faciet Bona" ("He who fears God shall do good")
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- 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.
Jun 1, 2022 · 1st June 2022. Merton College, described by students as “where fun goes to die”, has lived up to its reputation for high academic attainment by topping this year’s Norrington Table, with 45 of 77 students scoring a first in their finals. LMH is the college with the lowest score, with only 36 of 118 students achieving a first-class degree.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Undergraduate Study. There are approximately 300 undergraduate students at Merton College. Merton students have a well-earned reputation for academic excellence.
