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Emma has been like a second home for me – it has such an incredible community of friendly, passionate students, fellows and staff. It’s known as ‘the friendliest College’ for a reason!
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Emmanuel is a friendly, informal College. We have a proud history and beautiful buildings and grounds, but our focus is on student welfare and support – during their time in Emmanuel, and after. We encourage students to make the most of their talents and to develop new interests and opportunities.
Accommodation
Students can live in College accommodation each year they are in Cambridge. Accommodation is located on the main site or in houses a very short distance away. The College accommodation is convenient for shopping, socialising, and the resources available in the city and University.
Facilities
At Emmanuel we have:
- a team of teachers and administrators dedicated to students’ education and welfare
- a modern library with one of the best reading rooms in Cambridge
- excellent facilities for sport, computing and music
- a café and social hub used for a range of events
- a student-run bar
Our gardeners also believe that the outdoor spaces are there to be enjoyed by all members of the College. Our site includes:
- 2 ponds, with ducks and moorhens
- tennis courts
- an outdoor swimming pool
- a large grass area known as the Paddock with picnic tables
- a community garden
Location and student life
Emmanuel is in a central Cambridge location. The spaciousness and beauty of the grounds and buildings, right in the centre of Cambridge, tend to surprise everyone who enters from the busy streets around us.
Emmanuel is a lovely place to live and work. Our aim is to give our students the space to pursue their own interests and ideas, making sure that we have an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Our students excel in their academic and social lives, and the College provides the framework for them to do this.
