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| Undergraduates: | 254 men, 237 women |
| Postgraduates: | 120 men, 123 women |
| Teaching staff: | Men: 48 fellows, 9 research fellows. Women: 11 fellows, 4 research fellows. |
COLLEGE & ADMISSION
| Founded: | 1584; women undergraduates first admitted 1979 |
| Admission: | Conditional offers usually AAA at A-level (or equivalent); STEP papers also required for mathematics. Post A-level applications welcomed. Undergraduates not admitted for land economy. |
STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
| Library and information services: | Large college library; Sancroft Library (old books) and Watson Collection (illustrated books). |
LIVING
| Eating arrangements: | No compulsory eating arrangements. |
| Gate and guests hours: | Main college gate locked at 2 am; duty porter will open gate if required. |
| Other college facilities: | Grand piano, harpsichord and organ; 2 squash courts, table tennis room, tennis courts and open-air swimming pool in college precincts; playing fields and boathouse; Queen’s Building with theatre and concert facilities. |
MONEY
| Term-time work: | College does not allow term-time work apart from 2 college bar managers. |
| Financial help: | Funds available to undergraduate and graduate students. |
Student view
Student view
Grace Jackson, President Emmanuel College Students' Union (3rd year English)
Living
What’s it like as a place to live? Very lively, occasionally stressful – but with beautiful views! A nice community spirit, open to everyone.
How’s the student accommodation? We get it for all 3 years. The quality varies – a few beautiful ensuite rooms, quite a lot of sets (bedroom & study), lots of average-sized rooms with a sink. Very reasonably priced, rents vary according to size and quality.
What’s the student population like? Diverse – lots of internationals, plenty of Londoners and lots from around the UK. A favourable ratio of state and independent students.
How do students and locals get on? Not much interaction.We are ‘warned’ at the beginning of the year about bike theft, no-go areas (not nearby though) and homeless people – rather patronising – there is very rarely any trouble.
Studying
What’s it like as a place to study? Currently our library is being redeveloped – which is and will be a lovely place to study. People revise on the paddock in the summer!
What are the teaching staff like? Great! Lots of celeb-academics! Most are 100% committed in their students. They work you hard.
Socialising
What are student societies like? Loads! Every sport is represented. We also have the Real Ice Cream Society, a thriving drama society, an art society, an active students union….etc
What’s a typical night out? Drinks in the bars, cheesy club night.
And how much does it cost? £10−£15
How can you get home safely? By walking. Cambridge is tiny and Emma is very near the bars and clubs.
Money
Is it an expensive place to live? Cambridge is expensive but college is reasonable. The college has the cheapest bar in town! People make their loans last.
Average price of a pint? College bar: £1.60
And the price of a takeaway? £5−£6
What’s the part-time work situation? You aren’t allowed. But you can work in the college bar or the college library (for minimum wage.) Employment opportunities during vacations – summer schools etc.
Summary
What’s the best feature about the place? The bar, with our great club nights, cheap drinks and student-friendly atmosphere.
And the worst? It can feel like a pressure cooker during exam term – you need to get way sometimes!
And to sum it all up? There’s something for everyone at Emmanuel, but you’ll be expected to work (and play) hard.
Past students
Griff Rhys Jones, Graeme Garden (comedians); John Harvard (who founded Harvard University); Cecil Parkinson MP.
Contact
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Emmanuel College
Emmanuel College
Cambridge
CB2 3AP
Tel:
01223 334 290
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