Amherst students directly enroll at New College at the University of Oxford. New College, despite its name, was founded in 1379. Of the colleges of Oxford, it is one of the largest and well-known, with beautiful buildings and gardens for the approximately 400 undergraduate and 200 graduate students. Visiting students have full access to Oxford's facilities, e.g., libraries.
Academics & Eligibility
More Information
- New College, Oxford University
- Dorothy's blog!
- Eligibility and how to apply - App for 2024-25 due 11/15!
Students are expected to take tutorials in their majors. (Not all subjects are available in each year. Check with the GEO director.)
Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.7 GPA and have no current institutional action (e.g., academic or disciplinary action).
Housing and Meals
Housing is guaranteed for students in a residence hall within or close by the College. Meals are available "in College" throughout each term; the program fee only includes term-time dinners. Students pay for all other meals.
Dates
Students attend Oxford for the full academic year, which consists of three trimesters. The provisional terms dates are below:
- Michaelmas term: October 11, 2024–December 5, 2024
- Hilary term: January 19, 2025–March 15, 2025
- Trinity term: April 27, 2025–June 21, 2025
Students are expected to participate in orientation, which is approximately one week in advance of the Michaelmas term and stay for the duration of each term.
Finances
Fees
- New College's program fee TBD ($69,309.90 for 2022-2023)
- Student Health Insurance (waivable), cost TBD ($2,759 in 2022-2023)
- Tuition insurance (waivable) , cost TBD ($240 in 2022-2023)
Students should budget for other expenses, such as breakfasts, lunches, airfare, visa fees, etc. Financial aid is fully transferable. More information is online.