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Selwyn College

About the College

Selwyn College provides an environment in which students can excel academically and achieve their full potential while at the same time enjoying student life to the full.

The Fellows of Selwyn College are committed teachers who take a strong interest in the academic progress of their students and provide an exceptionally supportive environment. The College is noted for its high standards, strong sense of community and the lively participation of its students in university life.

The College occupies a spacious site just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. All students are housed on this site for the three or four years of their undergraduate course, and having everyone together contributes to the sense of community. Selwyn’s buildings are set in beautiful gardens creating a sense of seclusion and scholarly calm which is a welcome respite from the busy city.

Selwyn is adjacent to the Sidgwick Site, which houses most of the arts faculties, and is also close to the West Cambridge Site where several of the large science departments are located. None of the other University departments are more than a few minutes away.

Selwyn students are enthusiastic supporters of College and University clubs and societies. Recently, College sports teams have been notably successful, and Selwyn enjoys a strong reputation in both drama and music, as well as having an excellent Chapel choir. The social life within the College is busy and varied, ranging from the ever-popular ‘formal halls’ (a served sit-down dinner), music sessions in the College bar, to video nights.

Selwyn seeks to admit the very best students, regardless of background, on the basis of academic excellence and potential to thrive on our demanding courses. We invite you to visit our website to find out more, or visit us in person on one of our open days.

Fact file

UCAS campus code

V

Courses available

All courses

Student numbers

400 undergraduates
200 postgraduates

Open days 2012

See the College website for information and booking

See also Cambridge Open Days

College staff

Master

Professor Richard Bowring

Admissions Tutors

Dr James Keeler (Sciences)
Dr Mike Sewell (Arts)

Senior Tutor

Dr James Keeler
Directors of Studies
  • Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Dr F L Edmonds†
  • Architecture Dr A Fair†
  • Asian andMiddle Eastern Studies Mrs H U Laurie
  • Chemical Engineering Dr J S Dennis
  • Classics Dr R J E Thompson
  • Computer Science Dr R R Watts
  • Economics Dr G Kolios
  • Education Dr D Whitley†
  • Engineering Mr J M R Matheson
  • English Dr P J Connell
  • Geography Dr I Black†
  • History Dr M J Sewell
  • History of Art Dr A Gannon†
  • Human, Social, and Political Sciences Dr P J N Baert
  • Land Economy Dr C MacKenzie
  • Law Dr J A O’Sullivan
  • Linguistics Dr D W E Willis
  • Management Studies Dr C Velu†
  • Manufacturing Engineering Dr J Moultrie
  • Mathematics Dr N Nikiforakis
  • Medicine Dr. R O'Donnell (Pre-Clinical), Dr J Benson (Clinical)
  • Modern and Medieval Languages Dr M J Tilby
  • Music Dr A V Jones
  • Natural Sciences Dr S O Sage (Biological), Dr W J Clegg (Physical)
  • Philosophy Dr S Connell†
  • Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Dr M Aitken
  • Theology and Religious Studies Dr A N Chester
  • Veterinary Medicine Dr D J Chivers

† external Director of Studies