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One of the many advantages of studying at the University of Oxford is the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a large international university whilst also being part of a smaller college community. Oriel is a friendly and attractive College in the centre of Oxford, founded in 1326 by King Edward II. The student body is made up of approximately 330 undergraduate and 270 graduate students studying

a wide variety of courses in a broad range of subjects. They come from all kinds of schools, backgrounds and countries and all candidates for admission are considered on the basis of their own individual merits and potential. Oriel College employs over 100 academic staff in approximately 30 subjects, and 150 non-academic and support staff.

04/09/2026

Pope Leo this morning met a delegation from Oriel College in a private audience at the Vatican.

The Pope received the delegation, led by the Oriel’s Provost Lord Mendoza, at the Apostolic Palace.

The private audience comes after the Pope recognised the former Oriel Fellow Saint John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Church and co-patron of education in 2025.

Photos © Vatican Media

21/08/2026

A letter from the King 👑
An egg timer ⏳
Historic portraits 🖼️

Oriel's Provost Lord Mendoza CBE takes us inside the Provost's Study...

14/08/2026

Oriel Mathematics student and Out Of The Blue member Otis shows his drumming talents with a twist... 🥁

13/08/2026

Congratulations to all who have secured their place at Oriel College following today’s A-Level results! 🎉

We look forward to welcoming our new students in October.

11/08/2026

Oriel Physics DPhil student Saqlain Choudhary captained Oxford to a record-breaking four wins from four against Cambridge through the 2025/26 academic year 🏏

"Beating Cambridge four times in a year is not something that I imagined could ever happen," he reflected.

"They were a strong and worthy opposition who competed valiantly.

"The bravery shown by our team in every occasion which mattered was ultimately the difference between the two sides.

"I have never played with such an exceptional group of players or gentlemen."

Photo by ©MCC/Jed Leicester

08/08/2026

Oriel College has a cat flap with a difference 🐈

Architectural Historian and Oriel alum Madeline Odent explains.

06/08/2026

'It's such an honour to welcome you as Visitor to our college, to your college'

Provost Lord Mendoza gave this speech during His Majesty The King's visit to Oriel last month.

Founded by royal charter 700 years ago in 1326, Oriel is the oldest college of royal foundation in Oxford. The British monarch is the Visitor of the College in recognition of this royal connection.

04/08/2026

'I think there’s huge importance to having a fellowship like this to support women in space sciences and aerospace' 🚀

Oriel DPhil student Emma Belhadfa has been named a 2026 Amelia Earhart Fellow.

30/07/2026

Afternoon sun in Second Quad 🌤️

19/07/2026

The Royal Standard at Oriel during His Majesty The King's visit last week.

Photo by Roger Close/Oxford Clarion

Address

Oriel Square
Oxford
OX14EW

Website

https://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/

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