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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. [5] Its foundation can be traced back to the 1260s when Walter de Merton , chancellor to Henry III and later to Edward I , first drew up statutes for an ...
Explore Merton College, one of the oldest & most vibrant Oxford University colleges. Discover its rich history, diverse community, & exceptional opportunities.
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.
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.
Applying to Merton College. Merton is one of Oxford’s 30 undergraduate colleges - all student members of the University are also members of a college. You can select a preferred college on your application forms, or make an ‘open’ application, where a college is selected for you.
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.
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We are a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, community with an exceptional record of academic success. Undergraduate study. Graduate study. Why Merton? Open days. How to apply.
Merton College, the first fully self-governing College in the University, was founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, sometime Chancellor of England and later Bishop of Rochester.
As one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England, Merton College dates back to the 1260s when Walter de Merton, chancellor of Henry III and Edward I, first drafted statutes for an independent academic community.
