Jesus College

About the College
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College staff

About the College

Our students say the best things about Jesus College are the great accommodation, the fantastic grounds, the good social mix and the relaxed atmosphere.

We say the best things about Jesus students are their diversity, their strong sense of community and their capacity for hard work.

We admit about 145 undergraduates a year, across all subjects studied at the University, with roughly equal numbers of arts and sciences students. We welcome applicants from all types of school and background – all are considered for admission as individuals on their own academic merits.

Undergraduates are accommodated either in the main College buildings or in ‘external staircases’ (College houses just across the road), so all Jesus students live within a stone’s throw from the Porters’ Lodge. The mix of rooms enables individual needs and preferences to be catered for. The College grounds are exceptionally spacious, situated in a tranquil setting away from the main tourist routes but only five minutes’ walk from the city centre. Unusually for a Cambridge College, our playing fields are all on the main site.

Our students are encouraged to excel in all walks of life and this leads to a good mix of academic excellence with prowess in music, arts and sports. We’re particularly proud of our award-winning Quincentenary Library which provides a superb working environment, our commitment to music of all sorts (for example, we have two Chapel choirs and a dedicated but rather dilapidated space for student bops), and our strong support for the visual arts, especially sculpture.

You’re welcome to come and see the College either by attending an open day or making an informal visit. Further details about College life, subject information, staff, open days and a virtual tour can be found on our website.

Fact file

UCAS campus code	J
Courses available	All courses
Student numbers	496 undergraduates 310 postgraduates
Open days 2012	See the College website for information and booking All subjects 27 June Department open day - Mathematics 12 May See also Cambridge Open Days

College staff

Master	Professor Ian White
Admissions Tutors	Dr Steve Hladky (Siences) Dr Brechtje Post (Arts)
Senior Tutor	Dr Stephen Siklos
Directors of Studies	Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic Dr M Ní Mhaonaigh† Architecture Mr N J Ray Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Dr A Bennison† Chemical Engineering Dr D I Wilson Classics Dr J Clackson Computer Science Professor J M Bacon Economics Dr T Aidt Education Professor M Arnot Engineering Dr G T Parks English Dr C Burlinson Geography Dr A Tucker History Dr M Edwards History of Art Dr A A H Mahon† Human, Social, and Political Sciences Dr V Mottier Land Economy Dr S Fennell Law Dr M Oldham Linguistics Dr B Post Management Studies Professor P Williamson Manufacturing Engineering Dr T Wilkinson Mathematics Dr S T C Siklos Medicine Dr J W Ajioka (Pre-Clinical), Professor A Compston (Clinical) Modern and Medieval Languages Mrs A-M Kunzl-Snodgrass Music Dr B Walton Natural Sciences Dr D Hanke (Biological), Dr N Rutter (Physical) Philosophy Dr C Chambers Psychological and Behavioural Sciences TBC Theology and Religious Studies The Reverend Dr T Jenkins Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Clinical) Dr J W Ajioka Veterinary Medicine (Clinical) Dr N Holdstock † external Director of Studies