Balliol College

Academic excellence

Balliol College is a place where people of exceptional potential study with academics who are experts in their field.

Social responsibility

In this community in the centre of Oxford, Balliol generates ideas and educates people who seek to change the world for the better.

Outreach work is having an impact

This year 90 students who attended Balliol access events or programmes have received offers from Oxford University — an outcome of the College’s outreach work with schools.

Seating problem solved

How should one seat guests at the dining table? Andrei Constantinescu (Balliol 2017) came up with the answer and won an award for his paper.

Chancellor retires

The Chancellor of Oxford University, Christopher Patten (Balliol 1962 and Honorary Fellow), has announced his retirement.