Worcester College was founded in the 18th century and is known for its 26 acres of beautiful grounds featuring numerous green spaces, ducks, an orchard, and the College sports field. The College values welfare very highly and has a number of avenues of support for College members with any kind of problem. There are generally 3 bops a term, where two take place in the college bar, and the third takes place in a club. Other regular social events include themed evenings, comedy nights, and charity auctions amongst other events.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | Fitzwilliam College |
| Phone Number | 01223 332000 |
| admissions@fitz.cam.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Location |
Fitzwilliam College is located on Storey’s Way in the centre of Cambridge and can be found close to Murray Edwards College and Churchill College |
| Financial support | Fitzwilliam College provides a Hardship Fund for its students, supporting those who are going through unexpected financial difficulties. Funds also exist for those with travel or research related expenses. The College also provides grants towards language courses, charitable projects, sport music and drama. Scholarships and prizes are on offer for exceptional academic or sport performance. More information on this can be found here |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | Societies at Fitzwilliam College include:
As well as these, there are hundreds of other university societies that you can join |
| Accommodation | Accommodation is guaranteed to all undergraduates during term time, with a range of room sizes and features available. First year accommodation is all on the main College site, with all first year rooms being equipped with a shower and washbasin. In subsequent years, students enter a ballot and can be given the choice of living on the main site or in College-owned houses in the local area. Rooms vary from £130 per week to £180 per week. All new postgraduate students are guaranteed a room, either on the College site or in a College house. Students in further years of postgraduate study are also provided with accommodation provided they are eligible to enter the ballot for housing. Rooms vary from fully en-suite to shared toilets and showers. There are 35 rooms for postgraduate students on the main College site, with the rest located in the local area. Rooms vary from £130 per week to £180 per week. |
| Sports | Fitzwilliam College has a number of sports teams both male and female. This includes badminton, basketball, football, rowing and many more. On site, students can benefit from a 2 story multi-gym, squash courts and table tennis tables, with playing fields also a short distance away. |
| Welfare | Fitzwilliam College has a designated College nurse for minor illness or advice. The Porters office is also available to offer immediate support in the case of an emergency. Undergraduate tutors can provide information, advice and guidance to students on matters both academic and personal. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Vince Cable Cressida Dick Subhas Chandra Bose |
