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Wolfson College, Oxford

Wolfson College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford. The college was founded in 1966 with large donations from the Wolfson Foundation and Ford Foundation. It is the largest graduate college at the University.

 As one of the the largest graduate college in the University of Oxford, and with over 600 students and thriving research clusters, Wolfson has a diverse and engaged scholarly community.
In conjunction with the University of Oxford, the College provides academic and pastoral support for 650 graduate students, recognised internationally as being of the highest standard. Students develop academically, advance their leadership qualities and communication skills and prepare to play full and effective roles in society. Early career support for developing academics is also provided.

In 1965, Sir Isaiah Berlin was invited to be the College's first President by the University of Oxford and the College's democratic structure, egalitarian ethos and general friendliness owe much to his inspiration and leadership.
In 1965, the University of Oxford founded Iffley College. Later the same year Sir Isaiah Berlin was invited to be the College's first President. Through his efforts, generous benefactions were received from the Wolfson Foundation and the Ford Foundation, which enabled the College to include graduate students. The first of these were admitted in October 1968.
The College's buildings, designed by architects Powell and Moya, were ready for occupation in 1974 and the College received its Royal Charter in 1981.

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