Pembroke College

The best thing about Pembroke? Definitely the people! Whether it’s your DoS offering you a chat to catch up, the kitchen staff joking around with you, or just the warm smile of a porter passing by – they are what makes Pembroke a second home!
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At Pembroke, we value the warmth, diversity and inclusivity of our community. We encourage applications from students from all backgrounds; you’ll find a friendly, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, and a community of students united by a deep interest in their subject.

Accommodation

Pembroke students live on the main site or in nearby College-owned houses throughout their undergraduate studies. All first years are housed on our main College site, making it really easy to make new friends when you first arrive. Accommodation ranges in age, size, and price, ensuring that there is plenty of choice. Pembroke's Dolby Quarter recently opened, comprising over 90 en-suite bedrooms and various other facilities.

Facilities

One of the things we’re best known for is our food, which has a great reputation across the University. Our dining hall offers lots of choice and flexibility, with options for a wide range of dietary requirements, and we ensure our students have a say in what we serve. We also have a café which serves food and drink throughout the day and a separate College bar. Our facilities include:

a library
a computer room
a new gym and weights room
music practice rooms
sports fields, a boat house and squash courts
peace and faith room
professional standard climbing wall
200+ seat auditorium
exhibition space
screen room
Junior Parlour (student common room)
laundry facilities
performance space
varied study spaces

Location and student life

Located at the heart of Cambridge, we are brilliantly placed for many University departments and everything the city has to offer.

We have lots of clubs and societies, affording our students many opportunities to explore their wider interests. We also have a range of student support services on hand, including a dedicated Wellbeing team and comprehensive pastoral support, to ensure our students are able to thrive whilst they are with us. We respect one another’s right to be different, and do all that we can to give Pembroke students the support they deserve.

Come and visit Pembroke to find out if we’re the right place for you! Please get in touch to find out more.