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St Edmund's College has been extremely supportive. I have enjoyed meeting and living alongside fellow students with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Maiwand
We were founded 125 years ago, out of a belief in the excellence of the education and research offered by the University of Cambridge, and out of a conviction that the status quo was inadequate.
This makes us open to refreshment, reimagining and revival. We believe that no one should be excluded from the intellectual rigour, challenge and attainment of Cambridge on the basis of who they are or what they believe.
The open meeting of different perspectives is fundamental to our mission as a College.
Accommodation
The College has considerable history and character, and has undergone several phases of development. Accommodation is distributed in buildings of differing ages, so rooms are of varying sizes and offer different levels of facilities.
Some rooms in the newer buildings have en suite facilities, while others share bathrooms, and some rooms are clustered together sharing communal kitchens and living areas. Rent for the rooms is graded accordingly, but for all rooms rent includes all utility bills and regular cleaning.
There's a limited number of double studios and flats for couples and families.
On site, students have access to:
- Six varying accommodation buildings
- two main laundry facilities
- communal kitchen facilities
- communal living areas
Facilities
At St Edmund's all our facilities are onsite.
We have:
- a popular student-run College bar
- a large CR (student common room) where you can relax, meet people and try your skills on the pool table
- a canteen serving delicious food for lunch and dinner every day with brunch available on Saturdays during term-time
- a College coffee shop, Edspresso, where you can purchase drinks and tasty snacks throughout the day
- a small gym
- a music room with a wide range of instruments
- outdoor gym equipment
- a light and spacious library with study spaces
- three College punts
- a bookable BBQ for use in the summer months
Location and student life
St Edmund’s College provides the ideal location to live, study and socialise in Cambridge. Our leafy 10-acre site is located just a 10-minute walk from the city centre and the river Cam. Our location allows you to immerse yourself in the historic and cultural offerings of city life. In addition to this, you can relax and unwind in the fruit orchards or have BBQs during the warmer months.
Our unique Roman Catholic chapel sits at the heart of the College and is open to all. St Edmund’s College is a home for globally minded students, aged 21 and over. We have a multicultural and diverse community which provides a friendly and warm atmosphere. There are many opportunities to get involved in student life. From volunteering in Eddies, the student-run bar, to taking part in open mic nights or rowing in the Boat Club.
