Wolfson College
About the College
Wolfson is one of the most cosmopolitan Colleges in Cambridge, with typically 700 mature undergraduate and graduate student members.
We welcome mature undergraduates (21 and over) and accept a large number of affiliate students with a previous university degree. In addition, Wolfson is one of three Colleges that admit students for the Graduate Course in Medicine.
The College has a lively, friendly atmosphere and an international character. College life is enriched by overseas students from over 70 countries, comprising half of the student population. A wide range of subject specialisms is represented among both Fellows and students. The breadth of membership is further extended by senior academic visitors from abroad and by people from journalism, industry and the public services who come to Wolfson for periods of research and study.
The relationship between senior and junior members is informal, with common rooms, social activities and facilities equally open to both. We offer a well-equipped gym and a variety of sports clubs and social societies, including aerobics, rowing and salsa dancing. Spouses and partners of students are welcome to participate in College life.
Wolfson accommodates all undergraduate students who want to live in College. The main College buildings were built in the 1970s around attractive garden courts. All rooms have central heating, telephone and computer sockets, and access to well-equipped kitchens for self-catering. Most rooms are single study bedrooms, some with shared facilities and some en suite. There’s also some accommodation for couples and five family flats.
The College is situated in West Cambridge, close to the University Library and the arts faculties. Most other University departments and the city centre are 10 minutes away by bicycle. We have a spacious library and two computer rooms allowing access to the University network.
Fact file
| UCAS campus code | W |
Courses available |
All courses except Mathematics (although applications are accepted for the Part III Mathematics course) |
Student numbers |
145 mature undergraduates |
Open days 2012 |
See the College website for information and booking
See also Cambridge Open Days |
College staff
President |
Dr R Evans |
Admissions Tutors |
Dr Michael Hrebeniak (Arts) |
Senior Tutor |
Dr Jane McLarty |
| Directors of Studies |
† external Director of Studies |