Junior year at University of Oxford — which dorms are open, what to look for, and how to pick well.
32 dorms are open to juniors plus other class years. Sorted by student rating.
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Style | Bath | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balliol College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Brasenose College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Christ Church | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Corpus Christi College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Exeter College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Harris Manchester College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Hertford College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Jesus College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Keble College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Lady Margaret Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Lincoln College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Magdalen College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Mansfield College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Merton College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| New College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Oriel College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Pembroke College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Regent's Park College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Somerville College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| St Anne's College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| St Catherine's College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| St Edmund Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| St Hilda's College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| St Hugh's College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| St John's College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| St Peter's College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| The Queen's College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Trinity College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| University College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Wadham College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Worcester College | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Wycliffe Hall | — | — | — | 0 |
Most colleges allow juniors to choose between on-campus and off-campus. A handful require on-campus through senior year. Check your college housing portal for the current policy.
Apartment-style includes a full kitchen + private bathroom + living room shared by ~4-6 residents — closer to real apartments. Suite-style is 4-8 students sharing a bathroom + common space, no kitchen. Apartments are usually upperclass-only.
Yes — themed communities and language houses are usually open to juniors who apply by the deadline. Each has its own application process; see your housing portal for the list.
Junior year is the most common moment to move off campus. Pros: cheaper, more independence, real-life skills. Cons: utilities, transit to class, no dining hall. If you're unsure, line up a 1-year on-campus apartment-style room as a hedge — they let you cancel before move-in at most schools.
Browse University of Oxford dorms filtered by amenity:
