The CAMCard enables you to enter the Colleges*, free of charge, when they are open to the general public, with up to three guests (one at St John’s and Queens’).
Can Cambridge students go to other colleges?
You can go into any college, most libraries have keycard locks on and the like, and to be honest there isn’t much reason that you’d need to go to another college library.
Can Cambridge students use other colleges libraries?
In most cases, college libraries only admit and loan books to students from that college, although you may be permitted to consult a book if it is unavailable elsewhere. All University members and alumni can use the UL and most can borrow books from there. The UL also admits people from outside the University.
Can you walk through the colleges in Cambridge?
It’s free to walk in and wander around the grounds, enjoy!
Are colleges in Cambridge open to visitors?
The University of Cambridge encourages visitors to wear face coverings whilst enjoying our indoor spaces. Some buildings and facilities continue to operate free ticketing and reduced visitor numbers to ensure safe social distancing.
Which is the best College to visit in Cambridge?
Trinity college is arguably the most famous college in Cambridge. Not only is it favoured by Royals but it also boasts 34 Nobel Laureates and 4 Field Medal winners.
Do you need 4 A levels for Oxbridge?
Whilst doing 4 A levels will show you are comfortable with heavy workloads and hard graft, Oxbridge don’t require 4. You could save yourself the effort, even by simply doing an AS level or EPQ instead. These will still make you stand out but will be less likely to put your other subject grades at risk.
Which Cambridge college has the best library?
The 5 Best Libraries to See in Cambridge
- #1. The University Library. Okay, this one is obviously a classic.
- #2. Wren Library, Trinity College.
- #3. Pepys Library, Magdalene College.
- #4. Parker Library, Corpus Christi College.
- #5. Katharine Stephen Room, Newnham College.
Which Cambridge college has the biggest library?
The largest college library is Trinity’s, whose collection numbers around 300,000 volumes. Other big college libraries are St John’s, with around 150,000, and King’s with around 130,000.
Who can use the Cambridge University Library?
Current University of Cambridge staff and visitors:
All members of the University of Cambridge are welcome to use the Library; you may first need to book into one of the Library’s in-person services.
Which is the smallest Cambridge College?
Peterhouse
Discover more about? Peterhouse is the oldest college in Cambridge, being founded in 1284 and along with that title, Peterhouse is also the smallest undergraduate college with approximately 75 undergraduates per year.
Can you eat at other colleges Cambridge?
You are welcome to eat at any other college’s Buttery, so long as you have your university card with you to prove you are a member of the university. You will not be able to pay with your university card at a college other than Fitz and some do not have card payment facilities, so you may need to pay with cash.
Which Cambridge College has a pool?
Girton
The Indoor Swimming Pool
Girton is the only Cambridge College to have its own heated indoor swimming pool.
Can you walk along the Backs in Cambridge?
This circular city walk takes you around the highlights of Cambridge, visiting The Backs, a picturesque area where several colleges of the University of Cambridge back on to the River Cam.
Can I visit King’s College Cambridge?
You are also very welcome to visit the Chapel in a sightseeing capacity. You are asked, however, to respect the College as a place of study. We encourage you book in advance here. Visitors to the Chapel and Grounds should enter via the Clare Gate entrance, located on Trinity Lane.
Are College campuses open to walk around?
You are free to walk around public colleges and universities. Public colleges will even have events that are open to the public. However, private universities have the right to ask you to leave. But that was just a short answer!
Which Cambridge College is hardest to get into?
shows the relative applicant-to-place averages over the years 1999-2001. That would indicate Kings, Clare and Emma being the more difficult to get into, whether they get the best applicants overall though is a different matter entirely.
Which is the poshest Cambridge College?
St John’s partner in being disliked for their wealth is, of course, Trinity, who have won the title of being “the poshest and snobbiest”.
Which is the richest college in Cambridge?
Trinity
Trinity is the richest Oxbridge college with a landholding alone worth £800 million. For comparison, the second richest college in Cambridge (St. John’s) has estimated assets of around £780 million, and the richest college in Oxford (St. John’s) has about £600 million.
What is the easiest subject to get into Oxbridge?
Oxford
- Best chance of getting an interview (%) Chemistry 96.2. Classics 95.9. Human Sciences 92.8. Modern Languages & Linguistics 92.5.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 40.1. Chemistry 33.6. Theology & Oriental Studies 33.3.
- Highest Success Rate (%) Classics 50.3. Music 48.3. Archaeology & Anthropology 45.1.
What are the hardest A-Levels?
The 12 hardest A-Level subjects are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. The list also includes English Literature, Art, Psychology, Computer Programming and Music. You might be looking at some of these subjects and thinking, “No way!