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 | Peterhouse College |
| Phone Number | 01223 338200 |
| admissions@pet.cam.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.pet.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Location |
Peterhouse College is located on Trumpington Street in the centre of Cambridge |
| Financial support | Grants are available for books related to study, learning a new language, sports-related expenses, expenses incurred in research and travel-related expenses. Scholarships and prizes are also available, with undergraduates who take a First in their first year of study being awarded over £200. A College Hardship Fund also exists to support students with unexpected financial costs. More information can be found here |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | Societies at Peterhouse College include:
As well as this, there are hundreds of university societies for students to choose from |
| Accommodation | Peterhouse offers accommodation to all undergraduate students for the duration of their studies. Rooms are fully furnished with access to shared kitchen facilities. Some rooms have en-suite bathrooms, with those that don’t coming equipped with a sink and shared bathroom facilities. Rooms vary from £955 per term to £2070 per term. Peterhouse also houses all postgraduate students for their 1-year course of for the first 3 years of PhD courses. All rooms come fully furnished and come in a variety of sizes, with some having en-suite facilities and the remainder having access to shared bathrooms. Rooms vary from £350 per month to £630 per month. |
| Sports | Peterhouse students can choose from a variety of sports such as football, basketball, rowing and many more. The College has a gym on site with further facilities available a short distance away |
| Welfare | A College Nurse and Wellbeing Advisor is on hand to support students with both their physical and mental wellbeing. As well as this, there are dedicated Welfare Officers and a College Counsellor to provide students with further support. Students can receive advice on personal, financial or academic issues from their College Tutor. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Henry Cavendish Charles Babbage David Mitchell Elijah Mudenda |
