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.

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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.