Accommodation for Graduates
At Pembroke, we believe where you live should support both your academic ambitions and your personal wellbeing. That’s why we’re proud to offer dedicated graduate accommodation across two well-situated sites in the heart of Oxford. In a city where housing is both competitive and costly, we prioritise providing a welcoming, comfortable space for our full-time graduate freshers. Our rooms and facilities are designed to foster a strong sense of community while offering the independence and focus you need to thrive in your studies.
GAB Riverside Accommodation
Pembroke is proud to offer high-quality, purpose-built graduate accommodation at the Geoffrey Arthur Buildings (GAB) — a riverside complex located just an 11-minute walk from the College’s main site. Set along the River Thames, the GAB site provides a calm and well-connected base for graduate life, combining modern facilities with a strong sense of community.
The complex is named in honour of Sir Geoffrey Arthur, who served as Master of Pembroke College from 1975 to 1985. The original building, now known as GAB1, opened in 1989 during the Mastership of Sir Roger Bannister, and was named the Sir Geoffrey Arthur Building in recognition of Sir Geoffrey’s legacy.
As Pembroke’s graduate population has grown, the College has expanded the site while retaining the collective name Sir Geoffrey Arthur Buildings. The full complex now consists of:
- GAB1: The original 1989 building, offering 97 spacious standard rooms (approximately 17m²) with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
- GAB2: A major new development completed in autumn 2023, comprising the Cherwell and Thames Buildings. This £14 million project provides 77 en-suite rooms (including four accessible rooms) and four studio flats. The buildings are fully lift-accessible and feature 10 communal kitchens/living spaces, a shared common room, laundry facilities, and secure bike storage.
- GAB3: Constructed alongside GAB2, the Isis Building includes four studio flats designed for Junior Research Fellows and visiting academics, supporting a dynamic scholarly community on site.
All GAB residents have access to the shared amenities in GAB2, including the modern common room and laundry. The integration of graduate students and academics across the complex helps foster a vibrant, inclusive living and learning environment.
The Geoffrey Arthur Buildings offer an ideal balance of independence and community, and a high standard of living for those pursuing graduate study at Pembroke.
Main Site Accommodation
For graduates seeking to live in the very heart of Pembroke, we offer a limited number of rooms within the Rokos Quad on the College’s main site. This location provides unparalleled access to College life, with rooms overlooking Brewer Street, the historic Chapel Quad, the modern Rokos Quad, and neighbouring Campion Hall.
Contemporary in both design and finish, the Rokos Quad forms a vibrant hub at Pembroke. As well as graduate accommodation, the Quad is home to the Farthings Café and its adjoining patio, the Pichette Auditorium, seminar rooms, and some accommodation for second- and third-year undergraduates.
Rooms are offered to graduate students on the main site subject to availability, and allocations are made once you have met the conditions of your course offer. We encourage offer-holders who wish to be considered for main site accommodation to indicate their preference early, as availability is limited.
Graduate Accommodation Prices 2024-25
Please see below the 2024-25 graduate accommodation charges at Pembroke. For a pdf version of this information please click here.
*Please note that these Room Prices are for 2024-25 and include utility costs charged at a rate of £2.50 per night.
** Please note that some room sizes may vary, and should be considered as approximations.
See Accommodation FAQs for further information. Preference forms are provided to applicants once their offer is confirmed. Rooms will be allocated once you have completed the conditions associated with your course offer.
GAB1 - Standard Rooms
Located in the original buildings of the Sir Geoffrey Arthur Buildings (known as GAB1), these rooms offer spacious and comfortable accommodation just a short walk from the main College site. Each room measures approximately 17m² and looks out over the River Thames, GAB’s internal quads, or the surrounding community.
GAB1 is made up of 18 staircases, each arranged over three floors. Within each staircase, you will typically find:
- 4–6 student bedrooms
- A large communal kitchen and dining area with seating and a sofa
- Shared bathroom facilities including a bath, separate shower room, and two W/Cs
All GAB Standard residents also enjoy access to facilities within the newly developed GAB2 and GAB3 buildings, including:
- A spacious Common Room
- Secure Bike Store with capacity for up to 140 bicycles
- Laundry facilities (located in the Cherwell Building)
What’s in a Standard Room?
Each GAB Standard room is fully furnished and includes:
- Single bed and mattress
- Wardrobe with built-in sink
- Chest of drawers and mirror
- Desk, desk chair, lamp, pinboard and bookcases
- Easy chair and coffee table
Pricing for 2024–25
- Contract length: 38 weeks (266 nights)
- Nightly rate: £21.80 (inclusive of £2.50 per night utilities charge)
- Total annual cost: £5,798.80
Please note that places in GAB1 are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, once course conditions have been met. If you have a preference for a GAB Standard room, we encourage you to express this early in your application process.
Modern En-Suite Rooms in the Thames & Cherwell Buildings
As part of Pembroke’s £14 million graduate development, the GAB2 complex offers high-quality en-suite accommodation in two purpose-built wings: the Thames Building and the Cherwell Building. Located within the Sir Geoffrey Arthur Buildings site, these buildings are designed with accessibility, comfort, and community in mind.
Both buildings are fully accessible via lifts to all levels, and the Cherwell Building includes one accessible en-suite bedroom on each floor. Each room is approximately 14m² and is arranged in clusters of 6 to 11 rooms. Each cluster shares a modern, open-plan communal kitchen and living space designed to foster interaction and shared living among graduate students.
In addition to the private and communal living spaces, residents of Thames and Cherwell buildings have access to shared facilities across the GAB2 complex:
- Spacious Common Room
- Laundry Facilities (located in Cherwell Building)
- Secure Bike Store (capacity for up to 140 bicycles)
Room Features
Each Thames or Cherwell en-suite room is fully furnished and includes:
- 4ft small double bed with mattress and under-bed storage
- Bedside table, wardrobe, and mirror
- Desk, desk chair, pinboard, desk lamp and bookcase
- Private en-suite bathroom with toilet, sink, mirrored cabinet, heated towel rail, and shower
Contract Details & Pricing (2024–25)
- Thames En-Suite
- Contract length: 39 weeks (273 nights)
- Nightly rate (including £2.50/night utilities): £32.00
- Total annual cost: £8,736.00
- Cherwell En-Suite
- Contract length: 49 weeks (344 nights)
- Nightly rate (including £2.50/night utilities): £30.00
- Total annual cost: £10,320.00
Please note that allocations for Thames and Cherwell rooms are subject to availability and are confirmed once you have met the conditions of your course offer. Due to demand, early indication of your preference is recommended.
Graduate Accommodation – GAB2 Cherwell Studio Flats
Cherwell Studio Flats – Private, Self-Contained Graduate Living
Our graduate studio flats are located on the top floor of the Cherwell Building, within the new GAB2 development at the Sir Geoffrey Arthur Buildings site. Designed for independence and comfort, these modern flats offer self-contained living with a spacious layout and high-quality furnishings. Each flat measures approximately 28m² and is suitable for single or double occupancy.
Studio flats are available on an 11.5-month contract, and feature a mix of north- and south-facing views across Oxford’s city skyline.
Studio Layout and Features
Each Cherwell Studio Flat is divided into three key living areas:
- Double Bedroom
- King-size bed and mattress
- Bedside tables with lamps
- Wardrobe and mirror
- Living and Study Area
- Kitchen with cooker, fridge, sink, and microwave
- Dining table with chairs
- Sofa and informal seating
- Study area with pinboard, bookcase, desk, chair and lamp
- Private Shower Room
- Shower enclosure
- Toilet and sink
- Mirrored cabinet
- Heated towel rail
Additional Facilities
Studio residents also have access to the following shared amenities located within the GAB complex:
- Common Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Secure Bike Store with space for up to 140 bicycles
Contract Details & Pricing (2024–25)
- Contract length: 49 weeks (344 nights)
- Nightly rate: £50.00 (including £2.50/night utilities)
- Total annual cost: £17,200.00
Due to their size and flexibility, the Cherwell Studio Flats are in high demand. Allocations are made once the conditions of your course offer have been fulfilled, and early preference indication is advised.
Rokos Ensuite Rooms are approximately 15m2 and offer en-suite facilities and access to a shared kitchen. Available on a 9-month contract.
Rokos Ensuite Rooms typically consist of:
- Single bed and mattress
- Full-length mirror, wardrobe and bedside table
- Ensuite with toilet, sink, mirror, towel rail and shower
- Pinboard, bookcase, desk, desk chair, desk lamp and easy chair
Prices*
- Contract length: 9 months (273 days)
- Rate/night including utilities: £30.50
- Annual total price (including utilities): £8,326.50
*These are the prices for 2023-2024. Utilities are charged at a rate of £1.84 per night for all graduate students.
Rokos Premium Ensuite Rooms are approximately 17m2, slightly larger than Rokos Ensuite rooms (above), and are available on a 9-month contract.
Rokos Premium Ensuite Rooms typically consist of:
- Single bed and mattress
- Full-length mirror, wardrobe and bedside table
- Ensuite with toilet, sink, mirror, towel rail and shower
- Pinboard, bookcase, desk, desk chair, desk lamp and easy chair
Prices*
- Contract length: 9 months (273 days)
- Rate/night including utilities: £36.81
- Annual total price (including utilities): £10,049.13
*These are the prices for 2023-2024. Utilities are charged at a rate of £1.84 per night for all graduate students.
These flats are available on an 11.5-month contract. They are approx. 32m2 and offer a double bedroom, ensuite bathroom and separate kitchen and living space.
Please note that priority will be given to Pembroke graduates with an accompanying partner, however depending on demand may also be available for individual graduates. If you are coming to Pembroke as an individual but would like to be allocated one of these flats you should indicate this when applying for single accommodation. If flats remain unallocated to couples by the end of June you will be contacted and asked if you still wish to upgrade.
Rokos Flats typically consist of:
- King-size bed and mattress
- Chest of drawers and wardrobe
- Toilet, sink, mirror, towel rail and shower
- Cooker, fridge, sink and microwave
- Dining table and chairs
- Desk, desk chair and desk lamp
- Two-seater sofa, two easy chairs, small bookcase and a coffee table
Prices*
- Contract length: 11.5 months (344 days)
- Rate/night including utilities: £43.61
- Annual total price (including utilities): £15,001.84
*These are the prices for 2023-2024. Utilities (included) are charged at a rate of £1.84 per night for all graduate students.
Our two Botley houses are situated about a mile from the main College site, on Alexandra Road and Hill View Road, with easy access to the city centre and very close to the train station and the Said Business School.
- 9-month contracts (273 days)
- Two room types are available, Standard (single room, 15m2) and Double (22m2)
- 4-5 rooms per house, with shared kitchen (including cooking and laundry facilities), bathrooms, living and dining area
Prices*
Standard
- Rate/night including utilities: £26.12
- Annual total price (including utilities): £7,130.76
Double
- Rate/night including utilities: £27.78
- Annual total price (including utilities): £7,583.94
*These are the prices for 2023-2024. Utilities (included) are charged at a rate of £1.84 per night for all graduate students.
