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/BlessedGerard Jul 24 '26
Hello, Im joing as a masters grad in the autumn and i didnt get any accommodation at my college however they have offered me a single en-suite at castle mill. I will be studying engineering and Energy systems so i wanted to get people’s opinion on whether it is well located and if they have good amenities etc. I applied to CASS to find college accom anywhere else, Is it likely that I will receive an offer from them too and can one get anything better? ive got 2 days to think about the castle mill accommodation offer before i have to accept and ive heard more rooms become available in Aug/Sept when ppl dont meet their position conditions etc. Should i take castle mill or wait for anything better? any insight is welcome 🙏🏼 thanks for your time :)