Why choose Green Templeton College?
Your college is your home within the University of Oxford.
Green Templeton College is a graduate community specialising in medicine, management and applied social sciences.
The college welcomes a diverse and international mix of students each year, providing the basis for a large number of college sports teams, societies and other in-house groups, and a valuable support network for both social and academic initiatives.
There is a sizeable student population of over 600; our enrolled students represent over 70 nationalities.
College tours
We are offering some college tours, led by current students throughout June and early July. These are a great opportunity for prospective students and offer holders to find out more about Green Templeton from the student perspective.
Please note that the tours do not include viewings of college accommodation. If you would like to sign up for a tour, please use this link: Student-led tours of Green Templeton 2026 – Fill in form
If the dates and times do not suit but you have any further questions about the college as a prospective student or offer holder, please contact our Admissions Administrator.
View this post on Instagram
Students of all ages welcome
Green Templeton is particularly popular with students returning to study after work experience, bringing families or considering a career change later in life.
Commitment to academic variety and excellence
With a stated specialism in subjects connected with human welfare, our academic strategy sets out particular aims around policy and practice, including healthcare, social, environmental and economic policy worldwide.
Academic and financial support for all students
Assigning a College Adviser for every student from among the fellowship and senior members of the college, and learning grants for every student to support fieldwork, conference attendance, language learning and student-led academic activities.
Clinical student migration
The college offers a full and rich programme of clinical teaching and support which is highly regarded by our students. Find out more about why you should apply for clinical medicine at Green Templeton.
Wide range of accommodation
Accommodation on and off site nearby, including study bedrooms for single students and apartments or houses for couples, sharers and families.
Varied social activities
Something for everyone’s taste, from active sports and societies to Sunday brunches, discussions and yoga on the lawn. Our social activities include GTC Performs!, a termly cabaret night where all members of GTC are welcomed to perform or join the audience. The college GCR Committee create and deliver term cards full of opportunities for coming together including working with our Artist-in-Residence Weimin He for informal drawing classes.
Community & Giving Week is here!
Over the next seven days, we’re celebrating the friendships, opportunities and support that define life at Green Templeton.
Join us through community challenges, volunteering, student stories and favourite college memories.
Let us celebrate the people who make GTC so special and follow our progress via the link in bio.
#giveback
#communityweek
#college
#oxford
🏅Beyond Gold four years running!
Green Templeton is delighted to have received yet another Beyond Gold in the Green Impact Awards. A true testament to the dedication and action of the college’s Sustainability Working Group 🌱
Calling all students: Would you like to take the lead on student activities and experiences at Green Templeton next year?
Stand for a role in the college GCR 🐚
Link in bio! 🐍
Just one week to go until Community & Giving Week 2026.
From 20–26 June, we`ll be celebrating the people, generosity, support and sense of community that help students thrive during their time at Green Templeton.
Throughout the week, we`ll be sharing opportunities to join in the celebration along with challenges and highlights from across college on our stories.
Whether you`re a student, alum, fellow, staff member or friend of Green Templeton, there are plenty of ways to take part.
Follow along next week as we celebrate our global community and the difference it makes to student life.
#supportstudents
#Oxford
#OxfordUniversity
#GivingWeek
The college hosted some very exciting guests last week! @gtc_gcr invited some Alpacas (and a Llama!) to come in for a student wellness event. They were indeed a welcome distraction for all!
