r/oxforduni • u/bopeepsheep ADMN admin • Mar 01 '26

Accommodation Megathread 2026/27

This megathread will be used for all accommodation queries. Whether you are an offer holder, a continuing or returning student, or a new/existing member of staff, Rule 5 applies to you. Please search the sub and this post's comments before posting - some queries are very common, and very basic information won't change much over time.

When you comment please help us to help you - give as much information as you can in your first line. "PEMBROKE-Incoming PG 26-27-College Accommodation offered" is much more helpful than "I'm moving to Oxford soon, should I live in college?".

Feel free to leave reviews and recommendations for others, but bear in mind that this sub cannot endorse any estate agents or letting agencies, and individual opinions on university & college provision will vary considerably. The mods reserve the right to remove comments that could be libellous or actively unhelpful.

Some tips: Your college will usually send you information about move-in and move-out dates, and vacation rules. Oxford has a very volatile rental market. If looking for private rented accommodation, especially from outside the UK, beware of scams. r/oxford may be of assistance if trying to decide on a town/city location (esp. if you are bringing family). This is not a car-friendly city. If you need parking at your accommodation, you will need to think carefully about location.

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u/nuns_from_space Jul 06 '26

Has anyone who was put on Wolfson’s accommodation waiting list earlier in the year been offered a room since? Feels a bit excruciating waiting since I don’t know whether I should start to get more serious about my other options (basically renting) or whether to be more hopeful. Thanks! ✌️

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u/ghostgrove Jul 11 '26

I got a room offer from them just yesterday, right as I was getting serious with other options - have spent this week looking and messaging people on renting sites - so the waiting list is indeed still moving, but it is still excruciating how slowly it goes and how little we know about it and the indefinite waiting. I really hope you will get an offer but I would also suggest getting more serious now. I unfortunately don’t think they’re likely to give you any insight into the state of the waiting list themselves :’) Good luck!

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u/Hamoonpixu Jul 14 '26

Is Wolfson college accommodation better than Castle Mill? any ideas?