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| Undergraduates: | 290 men, 176 women |
| Postgraduates: | 205 men, 97 women |
| Teaching staff: | Men: 42 fellows, 13 bye-fellows, 1 research fellow. Women: 13 fellows, 2 bye-fellows, 3 research fellows. |
COLLEGE & ADMISSION
| Founded: | 1869; women undergraduates first admitted 1978 |
| Admission: | Conditional and unconditional offers on basis of interview and school report and usually A*AA at A-level (or equivalent). |
STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
| Study abroad: | Those studying modern & medieval languages or Asian and Middle Eastern studies spend an academic year studying abroad. |
| Library and information services: | New college library and IT centre, open 24 hours/day: 35,000 books, 215 reader positions, separate group study spaces and 2 computer suites with 26 workstations (ratio 1:29 workstations to students). Network connections in all college rooms, student wireless network in most meeting rooms, café bar and library. IT support from 3½ full-time staff and team of volunteers. |
LIVING
| Eating arrangements: | Breakfast and lunch in hall; choice of self-service and formal dinner. Amenities charge but most meals paid for as required. |
| Gate and guests hours: | Students and guest access is via a 24-hour access control system |
| Other college facilities: | Café/bar, launderette, music rooms, auditorium, chapel, fully-equipped kitchen, dining room (for student dinner parties), society room, weights room, squash and badminton courts, playing fields near college, boathouse on river. Music: Very active music society; students can be involved in all kinds of music-making (chapel choir and chamber opera to jazz and rock bands). Hosts termly residences, including concerts and master classes, by Fitzwilliam String Quartet (founded in College in 1968); professional concert series. |
| Accommodation: | All students guaranteed accommodation, on site or in college-owned houses nearby. 368 rooms on site (174 ensuite); rents £823−£1137 per term. Some overnight accommodation for guests (certain conditions apply). |
MONEY
| Term-time work: | Undergraduates allowed to work a maximum of 6 hours per week with tutor’s permission. |
| Scholarships: | Scholarships awarded on basis of performance in university examinations. |
| Travel grants: | Contributions can be made to travel costs. |
| Financial help: | College funds and other named funds available to help with buying textbooks and extra-curricular activities such as music lessons. |
Student view
Living
It’s not only Fitzwilliam’s red-brick exterior that distinguishes it from the traditional Cambridge college – the diverse student intake helps too. Students from state schools make up 70% of the undergraduate population. The atmosphere is down-to-earth and friendly and there is a strong sense of community, perhaps due to the college’s location slightly out of town. It is, however, still only a five-minute cycle ride into the centre, and the rest of the colleges are close enough to be able to enjoy what the university as a whole has to offer. On the social front, its termly event, Soundcheck, is reckoned the biggest and best in Cambridge (attracting high-profile performers eg Annie Mac and High Contrast), plus a popular Christmas ball. Clubs and societies range from martial arts to aerobics; lots of music, with an active choir, swing band, barbershop and numerous other less formal groups. Sport is extremely well provided for and opportunities for all; three squash courts in college and the sports ground is five minutes away. Strong representation in all major sports but the emphasis is on activity as relaxation, with many social teams and minority sports on offer (eg volleyball, netball, basketball); female sport is particularly active. College accommodation guaranteed for all three years (half of second years live off-site in college-owned houses). Most on corridors of eight rooms; most rooms in college with their own showers or fully ensuite. Kitchen facilities are basic, though adequate, and improve in 2nd and 3rd year rooms. Active JCR involved in a wide range of issues; fairly apathetic politically but proactive in college matters. Few restrictions on visitors or overnight guests; contraceptive, drinks and games machines can all be found. An award-winning 1990s chapel available for use by the students. Excellent bar.
Summary
Housing: Rooms for all (if desired); those wanting to live out, look on noticeboards. Eats: Cafeteria good; subsidised by fixed charge. Varying standard but always a vegetarian option and salad bar. Locally Gardenia’s, La Margherita (prices fair to steep). Drink: College bar (beer £1.70+ a pint) cheaper than pubs; also other college bars. Broadside good local brew. Nightlife: 2 excellent large events per term, bands 3 times a term. Films, concerts; superhalls; Christmas revue. Locals: Alright. Sports: All free – athletics, basketball, badminton, chess, croquet, darts, football, hockey, rugby, martial arts, mountaineering, netball, squash, softball, tennis, volleyball, waterpolo, table football. Travel: Number of college and university awards. Financial help: On individual basis. Jobs: No term-time employment by university regulations (bent for fundraising); some holiday jobs in college or part-time in area. Informal name: Fitz. Best features: Friendly and compact. And worst: Cycling up the hill.
Past students
Lord St John of Fawsley, Norman Lamont, Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP (Cabinet Minister), Jim Knight MP (government minister), Vince Cable MP (Lib Dem shadow Chancellor), Dr A Szent-Gyorgi (Nobel prizewinner), Derek Pringle (cricketer and sports journalist), Phil Edmonds (cricketer), Christopher Martin Jenkins (cricket commentator), Nick Clarke (Radio 4), Dr David English (President of Methodist Conference), Dr David Starkey (historian, media personality).
More info?
Enquiries to JMA President, telephone 01223 332000 or email Pres@fitz.cam.ac.uk.
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