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A Cambridge college like
no other
We're a thriving global community of mature students, made up of 200 undergraduates and over 600 postgraduates.
Meet Dion
English tripos student, Mature undergraduate, UK
The community here is highly diverse with 80+ nationalities all in one place. I now have friends from all over the world offering me new perspectives on global cultures. There is an insatiable interest to learn about other cultures here which I’ve never experienced anywhere else.
Meet Mendos
Mastercard Scholar, Nigeria
I can confidently say I would choose St Edmund’s College again and again. It has truly become a home away from home. To me, home is a place of comfort, belonging, and support, and St Edmund’s provides exactly that.
We're one of the most international and diverse communities at Cambridge, with 80+ nationalities studying here.
Meet Yueyue
Alexander Pike Prize 2026 Winner, China
My advice to future students would be to make full use of the College’s diverse and supportive community. St Edmund’s is a place where you can meet people with very different experiences and perspectives, and these conversations can be just as valuable as formal academic training.
Archaeology tripos student, Brazil
When I started looking at Cambridge colleges, St Edmund’s immediately stood out. I loved that it was a mature college and very international. That mattered to me as an international student. The atmosphere felt warm, friendly, and genuine. It wasn’t right in the busy city centre, but still close enough to everything. It felt like a hidden gem.
Meet Douwe
Postgraduate, MPhil, UK
We have a strong sporting tradition, with many students competing at international level, such as Douwe who played a key role in the victorious Cambridge Four at the 2025 World Rowing Championships held in Shanghai.
Our values underpin everything we do. We value open-mindedness, inclusivity and integrity.
Our Student Educational Development Awards provide funding for students to pursue unique learning opportunities.
Eleanor used her award to undertake a seven-week clinical placement at Gizo Hospital in the Solomon Islands, gaining first-hand experience of tropical medicine and frontline healthcare in a remote setting.
The only College with its own research institute on site. The Von Hügel Institute is a catholic research institute which offers students an engaging programme of events.
A hidden gem: Our serene and welcoming environment is the ideal location in which to live, learn and belong.
Our campus is situated in the desirable west end of Cambridge. It’s a compact campus, and uniquely positioned with all facilities, such as the library, lecture halls and accommodation, within walking distance from each other.
Space to thrive: A beautiful 10-acre campus with accommodation, study space and facilities all on one site.
Best of both worlds location: Situated in a peaceful pocket of Cambridge, we're just a short 10 minute walk away from the city centre and iconic River Cam.
Unlike most other Cambridge colleges, the grass here is very much for use. The extensive area of grounds at St Edmund’s allows for a large variety of outside events to be held for the college community throughout the year which are always unmissable and highly memorable occasions.
Centrally located: We're only a short walk away from the University's key locations, including the University Library, Dolby Centre and Sidgwick site.
Mature student experience: Designed specifically for students aged 21+, with a supportive community that values life experience.
Coming from Nigeria and arriving at Cambridge was a remarkable transition, but the warmth I experienced from the college community helped me feel a sense of belonging.
Favour, Mastercard Scholar
Multicultural and diverse community: We welcome students from all faiths and none, providing a friendly, warm and egalitarian atmosphere that feels like a home from home.
Meet Sebastián
Postgraduate, PhD, PeruI experienced what I believe is the College’s greatest strength: its community. Simply chatting with someone in the dining hall, meeting people at a BOP, or living so close to students from many different backgrounds allowed me to experience how unique and welcoming St Edmund’s is.
Vibrant student life. From volunteering in Eddies, the student-run bar, to taking part in open mic nights or rowing in the Boat Club.
Meet Amanda
Visiting Scholar, GermanyFrom the first day to the last, I consistently felt at ease at St Edmund’s.
Quality accommodation: 474 rooms on site, with 75% offering ensuite facilities. Over 70 rooms are studio flats, perfect for single-use and couples.
Ideal for families: Our campus offers a variety of well-equipped facilities and wellbeing spaces for students with children.
My experiences at St Edmund’s showed me how powerful inclusive environments can be for fostering global connections. It was easy to connect with people from all over the world, from Peru, India, Kenya, to the United States of America. The college’s vibrant community and global values shaped my mindset to become aware of global experiences other than my own.
MPhil student Sheunesu (Zimbabwe)
Modern facilities: including indoor and outdoor gym, library, coffee shop, and music room.
Guaranteed accommodation: All our single undergraduate, Foundation Year and Graduate Medicine students are guaranteed accommodation in College for the duration of their degrees.
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