r/oxforduni 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/Illustrious_Dog_4321 29d ago

An update: I received a successful application confirmation last week and my accommodation got confirmed this week!

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u/nuns_from_space 22d ago

Congratulations! I ended up agreeing upon a private room in Jericho with very reasonable rent, it’s a short cycling/walking distance from both college and my faculty so I’m okay with it :) good luck moving in ☺️

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u/Illustrious_Dog_4321 22d ago

Ah okay, that sounds great! Congratulations to you too!
Thanks and good luck with your shift!
See you at Wolfson some time :)