Harris Manchester - Student View

One of Oxford's smallest undergraduate colleges with a distinguished history dating back to the Warrington academy of 1786. It has been in its present buildings since 1893 with new accommodation added in the 1980s.

The only Oxford college for mature students (over 21), the students are from a wide range of educational, professional and national backgrounds. Very friendly but with a commitment to high academic standards and tutors who understand the special skills and needs of mature students.

It is in the heart of the city, near the famed Bodleian Library and almost as famed King's Arms; close to many faculty libraries (essential) and to other colleges, concert halls and nightclubs.

College accommodation is available for all first and final year students as well as most other undergraduates in 16th century houses or 2 neo-classical buildings. All rooms have a phone and high speed internet connection and all buildings have kitchen facilities. There's also a dedicated TV room with video/DVD player.

The JCR houses free tea, coffee, newspapers and even more amazingly a free pool table. By evening this becomes the friendliest and one of the cheapest JCR bars in Oxford.

The historic chapel, with windows by William Morris and Burne-Jones, remains Oxford's centre for Unitarian worship. The Tate library is well-stocked (a good undergraduate library with a good study environment, including power and internet points for laptops) and the Carpenter library is a distinguished archive.

The college has all the traditions of Oxford in a friendly and informal setting. The only requirements are the potential for high academic achievement and the energy for socialising as well.

If you are over 21 and think you have what it takes to live and learn amongst the dreaming spires, then get in touch. It could change your life. For the better.