

Founded in 1263, Balliol is one of the oldest and most prestigious Oxford colleges. Balliol boasts an impressive array of alumni, including four British Prime Ministers.
Since its foundation Balliol has been one of the most progressive, politically active and best-performing colleges of the University. Notable Balliol alumni include Adam Smith, father of modern economics, writers Matthew Arnold and Aldous Huxley and four British Prime Ministers: Herbert Asquith, Harold Macmillan, Edward Heath and Boris Johnson.
Balliol is perfectly located in the centre of Oxford, less than a 5-minute walk away from the Ashmolean Museum, Radcliffe Square and the city’s high street.
Virtual Tours: Dining Hall | Campus (1) | Campus (2)
Balliol is one of the colleges in which our Summer School is hosted. Students stay in the college’s own student rooms and dine in its historic hall, while studying on ARI’s summer programme. Bathrooms are shared between a few students. Male and female students are separated by corridors and/or staircases.

Founded in 1263, Balliol College boasts with two sprawling quads, a beautiful dining hall and plenty of outdoor space. Students living at Balliol experience a real taste of Oxford undergraduate life.


The campus is closed and monitored by security 24/7. Security is overseen by a Programme Director. Student safety and wellbeing is supported by counsellors who manage operations and provide pastoral, cultural and social care day and night.
Academy Royale International hires accommodation and facilities at Balliol College during the vacation. All courses are designed and taught by ARI, not by the college or the University.
Explore our courses, and find out more about our relationship with our host venues.