Founded in 1347, Pembroke College is the 3rd oldest college in Cambridge. With buildings from almost every century since its founding, Pembroke is one of the larger colleges in the university and students can take in the impressive history of the site. Pembroke College has an impressive academic record amongst the Cambridge Colleges, finishing 2nd amongst the rest of the colleges in the Tompkins Table in 2018, and prides itself on producing well-rounded students with both academic and non-academic passions.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | Pembroke College |
| Phone Number | 01223 338100 |
| admissions@pem.cam.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.pem.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Location |
Pembroke College is located on Trumpington Street in the centre of Cambridge and is close to Corpus Christi College |
| Financial support | Pembroke College awards grants for sport purposes, relevant course books, music lessons, language teaching and travel for work-related trips. There are also College Hardship grants for those who experience unexpected financial difficulties. Students who achieve First Class Honours in any Tripos examination are also awarded prizes and scholarships worth up to £400 a year. More information is available here |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | Societies at Pembroke College include:
As well as this, students can choose from hundreds of other university clubs |
| Accommodation | Pembroke College offers accommodation to all undergraduate students for the full duration of their degree. All first years live on the main College site, with many students choosing to stay on site in their subsequent years. There are a limited number of en-suite rooms, with most students sharing bathroom facilities and kitchen facilities. Rooms are single study bedrooms and come fully furnished. Rent includes utility bills and ranges from £95 per week to £145 per week. Pembroke aims to accommodate all postgraduate students for their first year, either in College rooms or in College-owned houses nearby. All rooms are furnished with access to shared kitchen facilities. Most rooms have shared bathroom facilities with a few en-suite rooms available. Rent varies from £107 to £167 per week. |
| Sports | Pembroke College students can make use of the gym and sports ground just 10 minutes away from the main College site. This includes pitches for cricket, rugby and football as well as a variety of courts used for tennis, volleyball and other sports. |
| Welfare | Students can book an appointment with the College Nurse to receive advice and help on both physical and mental wellbeing. College Counsellors are also on hand to help students with their mental health. Personal Tutors can offer support from an academic perspective alongside the Director of Studies, as well as offering advice on financial or personal issues. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Simon Donaldson John Sulston Skandar Keynes Bill Oddie |
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