Nestled within this compact city are 31 semi-autonomous colleges, each with its own traditions, architecture, and scholarly community. From the medieval charm of Peterhouse (founded in 1284) to the modern design of Robinson College (established in 1977), the colleges trace nearly a millennium of academic history.

The University also includes King’s College, famed for its Gothic chapel and choir; St John’s College, known for its striking 16th-century Great Gate; and Trinity College, founded by Henry VIII. The University’s museums are also worth a visit – from archaeology and anthropology to science, polar exploration, and zoology, there’s something to inspire every curious mind.

Unlike most universities, Cambridge doesn’t have a central campus—instead, students live, dine, and learn within their colleges, participating in Cambridge’s signature small-group “supervision” teaching model. Each college manages admissions, accommodations, and pastoral care, while the central University oversees lectures, exams, and degrees.

Today, the colleges continue to inspire visitors with their stunning architecture, serene courtyards, and centuries of scholarly tradition. Open to the public at different times, they offer an intimate glimpse into Cambridge’s enduring legacy of learning, community, and cultural significance

Cambridge Colleges List

College Name	Address	Website
Christ’s College	St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3BU	christs.cam.ac.uk
Churchill College	Storey’s Way, Cambridge CB3 0DS	chu.cam.ac.uk
Clare College	Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TL	clare.cam.ac.uk
Clare Hall	Herschel Road, Cambridge CB3 9AL	clarehall.cam.ac.uk
Corpus Christi College	Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RH	corpus.cam.ac.uk
Darwin College	Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9EU	darwin.cam.ac.uk
Downing College	Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ	downing.cam.ac.uk
Emmanuel College	St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3AP	emma.cam.ac.uk
Fitzwilliam College	Storey’s Way, Cambridge CB3 0DG	fitz.cam.ac.uk
Girton College	Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0JG	girton.cam.ac.uk
Gonville & Caius College	Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TA	cai.cam.ac.uk
Homerton College	Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PH	homerton.cam.ac.uk
Hughes Hall	Mortimer Road, Cambridge CB1 2EW	hughes.cam.ac.uk
Jesus College	Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BL	jesus.cam.ac.uk
King’s College	King’s Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST	kings.cam.ac.uk
Lucy Cavendish College	Lady Margaret Road, Cambridge CB3 0BU	lucy.cam.ac.uk
Magdalene College	Magdalene Street, Cambridge CB3 0AG	magdalene.cam.ac.uk
Murray Edwards College	New Hall Lane, Cambridge CB3 0DF	murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
Newnham College	Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DF	newn.cam.ac.uk
Pembroke College	Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RF	pembroke.cam.ac.uk
Peterhouse	Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RD	pet.cam.ac.uk
Queens’ College	Silver Street, Cambridge CB3 9ET	queens.cam.ac.uk
Robinson College	Grange Road, Cambridge CB3 9AN	robinson.cam.ac.uk
St Catharine’s College	Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RL	caths.cam.ac.uk
St Edmund’s College	Mount Pleasant, Cambridge CB3 0BN	stedmunds.cam.ac.uk
St John’s College	St John’s Street, Cambridge CB2 1TP	joh.cam.ac.uk
Selwyn College	Grange Road, Cambridge CB3 9DQ	sel.cam.ac.uk
Sidney Sussex College	Sidney Street, Cambridge CB2 3HU	sid.cam.ac.uk
Trinity College	Trinity Street, Cambridge CB2 1TQ	trin.cam.ac.uk
Trinity Hall	Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TJ	trinhall.cam.ac.uk
Wolfson College	Barton Road, Cambridge CB3 9BB	wolfson.cam.ac.uk

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Cambridge Colleges Map

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Stay Overnight in a College

Did you know that anyone—not just students—can book a stay inside a college via UniversityRooms.com? Enjoy Bed & Breakfast or self-catering rooms during academic breaks (mid‑June to mid‑October, mid‑March to mid‑April, early‑December to mid‑January). It’s a memorable way to sleep where Newton, Darwin, and Wordsworth once lived—complete with college dining hall breakfast, serene courtyard views, and the rare feeling of being part of Cambridge’s living history