Graduate Studies Prospectus - University of Oxford

University of OxfordRob JudgesϐϐGraduate accommodationCollege accommodationDetails of the type and availability ofaccommodation offered by colleges can befound in each college’s entry, pp. 156–201.University accommodationIf you are not offered accommodation byyour college or they are unable to provide thetype of housing you need you should contactthe Accommodation Office who let andmanage 475 residential units for the benefitof graduate students and, if required, theirpartners and families. If you are a graduatestudent and have a partner, they do not haveto be a student to enable the Office to helpwith accommodation. Units are on 7 sites in orclose to the centre of Oxford. If you think thatyou might want to consider university housingat some point during your time in Oxford thenconsider applying at once. You do not needto decide whether or not to accept an offeruntil it is made and by being on our waitinglist you increase your potential options foraccommodation.Properties25 Wellington Square and AnnexeThis centrally located building has 91 singlestudy bedrooms, one studio and three onebedflats for couples. 132/133 Walton Streetis managed as an annexe to 25 WellingtonSquare and comprises a further 13 studybedrooms.Court Place HouseThis property is about three miles from thecentre of Oxford and lies between Iffley andRose Hill. The 36 houses for couples andfamilies on this site were built in the groundsof Court Place Mansion which now houses 11single students in individual study bedrooms.49 Banbury RoadThis is a period property within a few minuteswalk of the city centre which accommodatesnine single graduates.Summertown HouseThis property is two miles north of the citycentre close to Summertown shopping centre.There are 133 flats at Summertown Housefor couples and families comprising of studio,one, two and three bedroom units arranged inthree blocks set in extensive grounds. Abouta third of the units have been completelyrefurbished in the last four years. Some ofthe studio flats are also available for singlestudents. The Mansion (the original building)houses eight study bedrooms. There is anursery attached.Alan Bullock CloseThis property lies just over Magdalen Bridgeabout half a mile east of the city centre. Theproperty comprises 46 flats of varying sizesfor couples and families which are arrangedin two blocks on a landscaped site next to atributary of the river and Angel Meadow.Castle MillThis property is situated on the Botley Road,just past the Railway station, and consistsof 11 studio, 32 one-bedroomed and 17two-bedroomed apartments and 65 en-suiterooms.Private accommodationIf University accommodation is notimmediately available, the Office has lists of alltypes of accommodation in the private sectoravailable to let to students and, if applicable,their partners and/or children. For studentswithin the Oxford network system, propertyinformation can now be accessed via thewebsite. Please contact the Accommodationoffice who will set up your password to gainaccess.The Living Out Guide is produced byOxford University Students’ Union andprovides information and advice to anyonewho is looking for, or living in, private rentedaccommodation in Oxford. The guide coversareas of Oxford where you could live, whatto look for, and what to do before you sign acontract. It also covers financial issues, legalstandards, health and safety, and what to dowhen you move out.If you need further information or want to go on thewaiting list for accommodation please contact theAccommodation Section:Single people +44 (0) 1865 280812Couples and families +44 (0) 1865 280813Private accommodation +44 (0) 1865 280812 or 813accommodation.office@admin.ox.ac.ukwww.admin.ox.ac.uk/accommodation/The website contains information and application forms.16