Founded in 1886, St Hugh’s is now one of the largest colleges in Oxford. We offer all the extraordinary benefits of studying at an Oxford college. Students receive tutorial teaching from world–class academics, enabling them to become intellectually confident and independent. Welcome to St Hugh’s College. Founded in 1886 to give an excellent education to women who were otherwise excluded from Oxford, and now providing a focus for learning and scholarship for women and men from all backgrounds, St Hugh’s College has an inspiring history and an exciting future. Set in exquisite and extensive gardens, the College is a community renowned for its friendliness and informality, combined with a passion for learning.