St. Edmund's College (Cambridge): Detailed Guide, General Information and Contacts

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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 St Edmund's College
Phone Number 01223 336250
Email admissions@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk
Website http://www.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/
Location

St Edmund’s College is located on Mount Pleasant in the centre of Cambridge and is close to Murray Edwards College

Financial support

St Edmund’s has a Hardship fund for any student who experiences unexpected financial difficulties.  There are also a number of grants for study-related expenses, as well as prizes for excellence in sport and studies.

More information on this can be found here

Life at College
Societies

Societies at St Edmund’s include:

  • St Edmund’s Music Society
  • St Edmund’s Baking Society
  • St Edmund’s Chess Club
  • St Edmund’s Islamic Society

As well as these, students can choose from hundreds of other university societies

Accommodation

St Edmund’s guarantees accommodation for the duration of an undergraduate course.  All rooms are single and fully furnished, with all rooms having access to shared kitchen facilities.  There are a variety of en-suite and rooms with shared bathrooms available.  Rent varies from £1565 per term to £3225 per term.

Sports

There is a fitness room on the main College site that includes cardiovascular training equipment and free weights.  St Edmund’s students are also able to use the University Sports Centre as well as the squash courts at Fitzwilliam College

Welfare

Students can speak to their Tutors about personal, financial and academic issues.  A College Nurse and Counsellor are also on hand to discuss issues surrounding physical or mental wellbeing.

Miscellaneous
  • St Edmund’s is home to the Von Hugel Institute, which carries out research on Catholic Social Teaching
  • St Edmund’s has students from over 80 countries, making it one of the most international Colleges in Cambridge
  • The College Orchard contains a barbecue pit for students to use and enjoy in the summertime
Famous alumni

Stuart Welch

James Chau

Joaquin Alumnia

Simon Amor

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