Founded in 1341 by Robert de Eglesfield, a chaplain in the household of Queen Philippa, The Queen’s College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford and registered charity number 1142553. The objects of the foundation upon which the College is based are to maintain a College for the advancement of education and research and the advancement of religion.
The advancement of education and research is for the benefit of the public, in a range of subject areas as determined from time to time by its Governing Body, including through the provision of teaching, supervision, accommodation and other forms of support for undergraduate and graduate students; and the provision of a Library which shall include works for consultation by qualified scholars. The advancement of religion is for the benefit of the public, including through the provision of a Chapel affiliated with the Church of England and through the holding of services and associated events.
The Provost and various Fellows form the Governing Body of the College. The College is constituted and regulated in accordance with the College Statutes. The College Bylaws are additional rules made by the Governing Body which has responsibility for the direction and management of the affairs of the College.
The College is situated on the High Street in the centre of Oxford.