Balliol CollegeOn campus at the University of Oxford
About Balliol College
Founded in 1263, Balliol is one of the most prestigious Oxford colleges and boasts an impressive array of alumni, featuring four British Prime Ministers including former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
Since its foundation in 1263 Balliol has been one of the most progressive, politically active and best-performing colleges of the University. The numerous notable alumni of the College include Adam Smith, father of modern Economics, writers Matthew Arnold and Aldous Huxley and three former British Prime Ministers (Herbert Asquith, Harold Macmillan, and Edward Heath).
Balliol is perfectly located in the centre of town, less than a 5-minute walk away from the Ashmolean Museum, Radcliffe Square and the city’s shopping districts.
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Accommodation details
Balliol is one of the colleges in which our Oxford Summer School is hosted. Students will be accommodated in single rooms which are standard undergraduate bedrooms. Bathrooms are shared between a few students. Male and female students will be separated by corridor and/or staircases.
Campus Information
Founded in 1263, Balliol College offers students a look into the historic world of Oxford, with two sprawling quads, a beautiful dining hall and outdoor space.
Accommodation
- Bathroom type: En-suite & shared (single gender)
- Bedroom type: Single
- Student ages: 16-18
Safety
The campus is closed and monitored by security 24/7 overseen by a Programme Director, supported by counsellors who manage operations, provide pastoral, cultural and social care day and night.