University of Oxford

Student facilities, including Library and Computing

• The Careers Service offers all students a comprehensive range of CV and interview workshops, nine fairs (attended by 60+ employers at each one), hundreds of employer presentations throughout the year, and the opportunity to book a 1:1 careers guidance meeting with a professional adviser.
• Every college has its own library which provide core material with multiple copies of the most popular books and other key works. Most are open around the clock. There are also departmental and major research libraries including the world-famous Bodleian which can claim a copy of every book published in Britain.
• The university is well equipped with IT facilities with most departments and colleges providing computer rooms, network access and computing support. The central Oxford University Computing Services also offer computer facilities and free training.
• All students may use the Language Centre, which offers courses, computer-based learning and audio-visual study rooms.
• The university has a professionally staffed confidential Student Counselling Service.

• All colleges offer accommodation for at least two years – many offer accommodation for full duration of their students’ courses.
• College rooms are usually single study bedrooms, some en-suite, in the college or near by.
• College accommodation means paying a reasonable rent, and only for the eight weeks of the academic term.

• Opportunities for a limited amount of paid work within college, for which you may need your tutor’s permission.
• Colleges may also offer some employment during the summer conference season.
• University Careers Service encourages students to look for stimulating summer work and has plenty of information about opportunities available.