Oriel - In Depth

Founded: 1326; women undergraduates first admitted 1985.

Admission: Conditional or unconditional offers usually on the basis of UCAS form, written work/test and interview. All courses available except archaeology & anthropology; biological sciences; engineering & materials; european & middle eastern languages; geography; materials economics & management; mathematics & philosophy; metallurgy; modern history & politics; human sciences; geology; fine arts; economics & management; oriental studies; modern history & english; classics & oriental studies.

Largest fields of study: Modern history, PPE, law. Scholarships: University and college scholarships and exhibitions awarded for academic achievement.

Study abroad: Informal links with several European universities/colleges.

Travel grants: Small grants available. Library & information services: 100,000 books; 24 hours.

Eating arrangements: All meals available in college at low cost. Gate/guest hours: Free access 24 hours a day for college members. Liberal guest rules.

Other college facilities: Facilities for all major sports, gym, squash courts, common room, TV room, bar.

Accommodation: All undergraduates can be accommodated in college for their entire course; average charge £12.24 per day for room. No first degree students live at home.