University of Oxford
University of Oxford
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The University of Oxford - the world’s oldest English-speaking university, founded in 1200 - is a much sought-after academic institution for many students. Oxford's status as one of the world’s elite universities, paired with its distinguished history, makes it a great program option if you thrive on the challenge of independent study. You will benefit from Oxford’s renowned tutorial system, in which students meet one-on-one or in small groups with a subject tutor, serving as great preparation for graduate-level work! As a Study Abroad student from HC, you have full visiting student status, including access to the world-renowned Bodleian Library. You will be able to study the sciences, social sciences, or arts at one of four colleges: Mansfield College, St Edmund Hall, Lady Margaret Hall, and Oriel College.
2025-2026 Program dates
2025-2026 Program dates
Oxford's academic calendar consists of three terms:
Michaelmas 2025:
Sun 12 October-Sat 6 December
Hilary 2026:
Sun 18 January-Sat 14 March
Trinity 2026:
Sun 26 April-Sat 20 June
Aerial view of the University
Holy Cross students select one of the following Colleges within Oxford for their year of study:
Academic Year Only
Minimum GPA: 3.7
Academic strengths: Biology, Math, Physics, Psychology
Academic Year Only
Minimum GPA: 3.7
Academic strengths: English, Philosophy, History, Political Science, Theology
Academic Year Only
Minimum GPA: 3.75
Academic strengths: Classics, Ancient History, History of Art, Biology, Political Science
Academic Year Only
Minimum GPA: 3.7
Academic strengths: Chemistry; Interdisciplinary studies (where two subjects are combined), such as Classics and Asian/Middle Eastern Studies, Computer Science and Philosophy, History and Economics, Philosophy and Theology
Getting There
Getting There
We highly recommend that you fly into Heathrow, then make your way to Oxford via The Airline coach service, which runs 24 hours a day.
Find more info about transportation here.
Discover Oxford
Discover Oxford
Oxford has numerous major tourist attractions, including the iconic Bodleian Library; Carfax Tower, which offers superb views over the city; and the historic Covered Market with its many tourist shops. Explore Oxford’s wide streets, intricate network of smaller lanes lined with noble buildings and places to enjoy arts and entertainment; stop and relax for great food and drink, and see if you can recognize familiar sights often used as the backdrop to many TV programs and films, from Inspector Morse to Harry Potter.
Near the University, is The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology on Beaumont Street - Britain's first public museum, founded in 1683. Collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time. It's open every day, and admission is free.
Likewise, take advantage of The University of Oxford Botanic Garden, which is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as an herbal garden growing plants for medicinal research. Today it contains over 5,000 different plant species.
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