Thank you for choosing St John’s College 

We are delighted to welcome you to St John’s, a College with a rich and dynamic history that looks to the future with excitement and enthusiasm.

With more than 850 students and over 100 staff, St John’s brings together a wide range of experiences, life stories, and worldviews. Over 7,000 people have studied and grown here, inspired to make the world a better place. Whatever your course or degree, you will find a community that faces global challenges and local opportunities with creativity and courage.

There is something for everyone at John’s. Explore our many student societies, sports teams, and creative groups – from the Chapel Choir to the Bailey Theatre Company – all with outstanding reputations. Rooted in the Christian tradition yet open to all, we strive to be a safe and welcoming place where every member can grow, learn, and build meaningful friendships.

We are a community shaped by kindness, curiosity, and gratitude. We aim for excellence in all we do and hope that you will flourish here as a whole person.

Having studied at John’s as a postgraduate, I was glad to return several decades later as your Principal. I look forward to meeting you and working with you in the months and years ahead. Together, we will continue to learn and evolve as a College, and we are so pleased that you will be part of this journey.

Professor Jolyon Mitchell
Principal of St John’s College