Our postgraduate students come from all over the globe to study at Mansfield. We offer a vibrant research and social community in College, and a friendly hub that supports you through your studies.
Why Mansfield?
Academic excellence
World-class teaching
Inclusive ethos
Beautiful spaces
Close-knit community
Academic excellence
Each year 80 postgraduates join Mansfield – each bringing their unique viewpoint to the selection of subjects we offer. You’ll usually find yourself with three or four other students in the same discipline, sometimes taking the same taught programme. You’ll be welcomed with enthusiasm into Mansfield’s friendly graduate community.
World-class teaching
At Mansfield you’ll discover your individual intellectual journey amongst world-leading experts and other graduates on taught and research courses. We’ll match you with a College ‘adviser’ for your programme of study who is an expert in the discipline more generally.
Inclusive ethos
With tutors and students representing 60 countries, our diversity helps us to make cutting-edge discoveries and progressive contributions to academic excellence. We’re also home to the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights – open minds and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Beautiful spaces
Our historic Oxfordian architecture sits amidst contemporary facilities and picturesque outdoor spaces. Mansfield is perfectly situated in a quiet yet very central spot – close to the science parks, libraries, and city centre – with beautiful 24-hour libraries with good holdings in the major subjects.
Close-knit community
The College is a friendly place and graduates have their own Middle Common Room (the MCR), where they can hold socials or relax between sessions. Plus a café/bar, laundry facilities, and excellent lunches and dinners – with vegetarian and vegan food twice voted the best in Oxford.
Graduate Scholarships
At Mansfield these are several scholarships available at postgraduate level.
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