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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

• 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

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