St Catharine's College

Learning is led by experts responsible for cutting-edge research and innovative teaching, and I also appreciate all the support I’ve had at Catz to explore my interests beyond the lecture hall, including through a student society that brings together others with similar interests in a relaxed setting
Stuart

St Catharine’s (fondly known as Catz) is a medium-size College, situated right in the centre of town, that welcomes applications from students of all genders and backgrounds, and is proud of its strong links with state schools across the UK.

Accommodation

Undergraduates are guaranteed accommodation throughout their 3 or 4 year courses.

First and third year students live on our picturesque main site in central Cambridge, home to generations of Catz students including Sir Ian McKellen and Richard Ayoade. Nearby is another attractive site where second year students live together in spacious flats.

Bedrooms have unlimited, high speed internet access included.

Facilities

Catz offers excellent facilities for study and recreation. Our students can work and socialise together in shared spaces, including our common room and student-run bar.

Our facilities include:

extensive playing fields
squash, badminton and tennis courts
a gym
an all-weather AstroTurf hockey pitch
our centrally-located boathouse
music facilities include a purpose-built rehearsal space and an active choir that records and tours regularly
2 excellent libraries

Location and student life

Founded in 1473, Catz is a lively and diverse community with a reputation for academic success and friendliness.

We’ve gathered a dedicated and approachable team of teaching staff committed to helping our students realise their academic potential. The College is known for being supportive and this has been strengthened in recent years by our expert Health & Wellbeing team.

Students work with staff to enhance College life through our Committees, Green Working Group and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Working Group.

Our application process encourages all candidates to demonstrate their academic ability – proven and potential. We interview most applicants, and do everything we can to make this early experience of Catz as positive as possible.