Accommodation
We can accommodate over 250 students on or very close to our campus, which makes for a thriving academic and social hub. The College offers single rooms, as well as options for those with partners or families.
Offer holders will be contacted directly with details about how to apply for accommodation.
Accommodation options
We have single rooms sorted by grade. We also offer options for couples and families. Most accommodation is available for either a 38-week, 40-week, or 50-week tenancy. The exception is en-suite rooms, which are only available for 38 weeks or 40 weeks.
The majority of accommodation is on site, with 104 en-suite rooms in the Ghassan Shaker, Gateway, and Founder’s Buildings. Further rooms are available on site or nearby in converted Victorian houses. These have shared kitchens and bathrooms. Some of these rooms have washbasins.
All rooms are furnished. The average room includes:
- A single bed with a mattress protector
- Desk, desk light, and chair
- Wardrobe space
The rooms on site all have Wi-Fi access and an Ethernet connection.
As with most Oxford colleges, we are unable to offer accommodation to all students who would like to live in College.
Accommodation is allocated in the following priority order:
- Priority 1: Students with a disability that impacts their living needs (medical evidence is required)
- Priority 2: Students awarded a St Antony’s College scholarship
- Priority 3: Students who are not ordinarily resident in the UK and have not studied at a UK university in the 2024-25 academic year
Students meeting Priority 1 are guaranteed an offer of a room for the duration of their course. Students meeting Priority 2 are guaranteed a room for the 2025-26 academic year. Students meeting Priority 3 are not guaranteed a room.
We are unable to take into account any other criteria (eg of a personal or financial nature) when allocating accommodation. This is to ensure fairness to all students in the allocation process.
If you are not guaranteed accommodation (Priority 3 or no priority), we recommend you consider alternative options early in case your application is unsuccessful.
You should expect to hear the outcome of the accommodation ballot by early July. St Antony’s College tries to assign accommodation according to your preference, but if your first choice room is not available, we may offer you an alternative type or grade of room.
University accommodation
College accommodation is not guaranteed for students who do not meet the criteria for priorities 1 and/or 2 in the accommodation ballot and it would be advisable to consider alternative options early in case your application is unsuccessful.
The Graduate Accommodation Office at the University of Oxford manages rooms, flats, and houses for graduates. Summertown House is located close to St Antony’s College. It is conveniently located for shops and amenities. Our MBA students find Castle Mill popular because it is located close to the Saïd Business School. You are welcome to apply for University accommodation while you wait for the outcome of your application for College accommodation.
Private accommodation
The Studentpad website has a useful search engine for finding private properties and rooms. You could also try independent search engines (such as Dailyinfo) or one of the many commercial letting agents operating in Oxford. Examples include:
Please note that St Antony’s College does not specifically recommend any of the above institutions or agents. You must ensure that you are clear about the terms, conditions and fees for your potential private accommodation. Oxford City Council runs a Landlord Accreditation Scheme and publishes a list of accredited landlords and letting agents.
To learn more about the location of St Antony’s College and your Department relative to any potential private accommodation, please have a look at the University of Oxford’s interactive map. Departments and colleges at the University of Oxford are spread across the city and are usually easily accessible by foot, bicycle or bus.