University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world, with one of the most selective sets of entry requirements in the United Kingdom.

Colleges

The University of Cambridge currently has 31 colleges, of which three admit only women (New Hall, Newnham and Lucy Cavendish). The remaining 28 are mixed, Magdalene being the last all-male college to admit women in 1988. Two colleges admit only postgraduates (Clare Hall and Darwin), and four more admit mainly mature students or graduate students (Hughes Hall, Lucy Cavendish, St Edmund's and Wolfson). The other 25 colleges admit mainly undergraduate students, but also postgraduates following courses of study or research.

Related Topics:
New Hall - Newnham - Lucy Cavendish - Magdalene - 1988 - Postgraduate - Clare Hall - Darwin - Mature student - Graduate student - Hughes Hall - St Edmund's - Wolfson - Undergraduate

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There are several historical colleges which no longer exist, such as King's Hall (founded in 1317) and Michealhouse which were combined together by King Henry VIII to make Trinity in 1546. Also, Gonville Hall was founded in 1348 and then re-founded in 1557 as Gonville & Caius.

Related Topics:
King's Hall - 1317 - Michealhouse - King Henry VIII - Trinity - 1546 - Gonville Hall - 1348 - 1557 - Gonville & Caius

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There are also several theological colleges in Cambridge, (for example Westminster College and Ridley Hall Theological College) that are loosely affiliated with the university through the Cambridge Theological Federation.

Related Topics:
Westminster College - Ridley Hall Theological College - Cambridge Theological Federation

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See also the list of Fictional Cambridge Colleges

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