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Were I to choose again, I wouldn’t apply anywhere else. There’s a togetherness like at no other College. Always a friendly face and staff are approachable. One of the unrecognised gems of Cambridge Colleges.
Andrew
Girton College sits in beautiful grounds of more than 50 acres, just outside the city centre. Our abundant green spaces provide opportunities for woodland walks, fresh air and spotting wildlife. Girton is truly an oasis of calm, offering respite from the intensity of Cambridge life while still being a short bus or cycle ride from buzzing central Cambridge.
Girton College was founded in 1869 as the first residential institution for women’s higher education in the UK. This pioneering history lives on today in Girton’s open and inclusive culture.
At Girton, you will find the top-tier tuition, pastoral support and exceptional facilities you need to get the most out of your Cambridge experience. Although we are one of the larger Cambridge Colleges, we offer a friendly, tight-knit community where everyone has the space to thrive and find their niche.
Accommodation
When you study at Girton, you are guaranteed accommodation for all three years of your studies.
Most of our undergraduates, including first years, are housed in our beautiful, red brick building on the main College site in a variety of accommodation. This ranges from Victorian rooms in the original building, to the modern rooms in Ash Court.
In your second year you have the option to take an en suite room in the recently built Swirles Court (located in Eddington between the College and city centre). Eddington is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute cycle from Girton. There you have access to a range of bars and restaurants, green spaces and a large supermarket.
All rooms have internet connection.
Facilities
At Girton, you can experience all that's great about being at Cambridge.
The College has some of the best on-site sporting and leisure facilities that Cambridge has to offer, including:
- football, rugby and cricket pitches
- squash and basketball courts
- a well-equipped gym
- an indoor heated swimming pool
We have a stunning, atmospheric and well-equipped library (including computer facilities), and a range of flexible study spaces to suit all styles of working.
We offer students plenty of flexibility for meals, with daily options for vegetarians and vegans. You can use our popular self-service cafeteria, grab a bite to eat in our café and bar or, if you want to cook for yourself, every corridor has a communal kitchen.
Location and student life
Girton College sits in beautiful grounds of more than 50 acres, just outside the city centre. Our abundant green spaces provide opportunities for woodland walks, fresh air and spotting wildlife. Girton is truly an oasis of calm, offering respite from the intensity of Cambridge life while still being a short bus or cycle ride from buzzing central Cambridge. You will find a wide range of student-run clubs and societies to suit all interests from amateur dramatics to mixed lacrosse to baking. The Girton College Music Society has access to some of the best facilities in Cambridge and is renowned for its weekly concerts during term time.
When you study at Girton, you also have exclusive access to a range of academic, careers and wellbeing workshops through the Girton Skills Programme. The Programme will support you at every stage of your degree :
- from excelling in your supervisions and academic essays
- to finding internship and mentoring opportunities
- to preparing for your future career.
We maintain roughly equal numbers of men and women amongst our academic staff and student body. The relationship held between Fellows, students and staff is friendly, open and supportive.
