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Explore Merton College, one of the oldest & most vibrant Oxford University colleges. Discover its rich history, diverse community, & exceptional opportunities.
Merton College (in full: The House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of Oxford) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England.
Welcome to Merton College. Our community of scholars, founded in 1264, formed the model for all subsequent Oxford and Cambridge colleges. Since then we have fostered generations of academic and cultural leaders in many fields.
Merton is one of the oldest and most beautiful colleges in Oxford with medieval and 17th-century buildings – including our 13th-century chapel – and glorious, extensive gardens protected by the city wall. Modern facilities include a lecture theatre, five music practice rooms and a multi-faith prayer room.
Visits by Prospective Students. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the College free of charge, between 9:00am and 6:00pm, Monday-Sunday; please enquire at the Porter's Lodge. For further information or to arrange an appointment contact the Schools Liaison & Access Officer.
About the college. Graduates at Merton College form part of a dynamic and diverse intellectual community. In addition to excellent facilities, they enjoy many opportunities to interact with one another and with established scholars.
Have a look around Oxford University's Merton College with this interactive 360° virtual tour.
Merton College, the first fully self-governing college of the University of Oxford, was founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, sometime Chancellor of England and later Bishop of Rochester. This community of scholars formed the model for all subsequent Oxford and Cambridge colleges.
Merton College (in full: The House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of Oxford) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England.
Merton College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton , who was the Chancellor to Henry III and Edward I . It claims to be the oldest college in Oxford, although Balliol College and University College also claim to be the oldest.
