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Cambridge is a great place to be a student. There’s loads going on in the University, the Colleges and the city.
Being a Cambridge student
As a Cambridge student you:
- will usually live in College accommodation, close to the city centre and departments
- can take part in sports or join a society, there are lots to choose from
- will have support from the University and your College, for your academic studies and your wellbeing
- have access to excellent study facilities
- will be part of a vibrant city community
Why you should choose Cambridge
At Cambridge you'll be offered a world-class education. Find out more about why you should choose Cambridge
Welcome from the Cambridge Students' Union
“I often describe Cambridge as a place that makes you feel brilliantly alive. The environment is challenging, yes, but it is also one of the most rewarding places to learn. Our supervision system means you get to benefit from small group teaching with the world's leading academics. If you love your subject, this is simply one of the best places in the world to explore it.
Beyond the lecture hall, however, the societies and clubs on offer here are incredible. There's a society here for anything you could think of and more, and I've really valued the opportunity to enjoy hobbies I've been passionate about for a while, alongside societies I've never heard of before!
My 3 short years here have been the most rewarding of my life, and I couldn't recommend applying highly enough.”
Matthew Copeman
Cambridge SU (Undergraduate President)