Wadham (Detailed Info)

Founded: 1610; women undergraduates first admitted 1974.

Admission: Undergraduates not admitted for archaeology & anthropology, earth sciences, engineering & materials, fine art, music, theology, geography or metallurgy, material science, MEM, philosophy & theology.

Scholarships: Awarded for meritorious performance in university examinations and consistently excellent performance in tutorials.

Travel grants: Various travel grants.

Library & IT facilities: Large, modern library with space for 135 readers, open 24 hours.

Eating arrangements: Self-service breakfast, lunch and dinner in hall or student refectory.

Gate/guest hours: No restrictions.

Other college facilities: Large college theatre, computer room, JCR cafeteria and bar, launderette, organ and grand piano, squash court, weight-training room; sports ground 1 1/ miles from college.

Accommodation: First and third year students and some second years can be accommodated in college accommodation in single and shared sets and bedsitters; £800 per term covers accommodation, heat, light and dinner (breakfast and lunch extra). Plus 150 self-catering rooms in complex 1 1/2 miles north of college, £295 per month incl bills. No first degree students live at home.

Term-time work: College does not allow students to take jobs in term time.

Financial help: Some assistance with research expenses for graduates. Loans or grants available according to circumstances.