St Hugh's College, University of Oxford
Oxford
About St Hugh's College, University of Oxford
St Hugh's College is one of the largest colleges in Oxford, founded in 1886 and home to around 950 students. It describes itself as a modern, progressive, diverse and inclusive college with a welcoming, supportive community and a strong culture of teaching, research and intellectual engagement.
Teaching style
Teaching at St Hugh's spans undergraduate and graduate study across Humanities, Mathematical, Physical & Life Sciences, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences, within a college culture described as focused on teaching, research and intellectual engagement.
Reputation & Succeed take
St Hugh's presents itself as a large Oxford college with a radical tradition of widening access, originally established to offer Oxford education to women and now welcoming students from every country and background.
Our take
St Hugh's is likely to suit students looking for a large Oxford college with substantial green space, a supportive community, and a stated commitment to diversity, inclusion and widening access.
Compared with smaller or more urban college environments, St Hugh's emphasizes its fourteen-acre green campus, mix of Edwardian and modern accommodation, and position as one of Oxford's largest colleges.
Who this provider suits
Who should choose them
Students who value a spacious Oxford college setting, broad undergraduate and graduate academic coverage, and a community described as welcoming, supportive, diverse and inclusive may find St Hugh's a strong fit.
Who it may not suit
Students seeking a very small college environment may prefer to compare alternatives, as St Hugh's describes itself as one of Oxford's largest colleges with around 950 students.
Frequently asked questions
Competitions by St Hugh's College, University of Oxford
Julia Wood History Essay Competition
Organised by St Hugh's College, University of Oxford
Deadline
22 Jul 2026
Age / eligibility
16–18 years
Location
Online
Cost
Free entry