Casita provides six University of Cambridge student accommodation options and Cambridge student halls near the university and around the city. Our accommodations include a variety of room types as well as a variety of facilities and services to meet your needs. Studios, ensuites, and flats are among the several types of accommodations available. Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, on-site laundry, common spaces, bike storage, and 24/7 security and CCTV are among the amenities and services.
Why Study at the University of Cambridge
The fourth oldest university in the world, the University of Cambridge, was established in 1209. It is a public research institution that is situated in the centre of ancient Cambridge, 50 miles from London. According to 2019 status, this historical university had more than 12,000 undergraduate students in 2019, while the number of graduates was more than 10,000.
According to Cambridge Network, Cambridge graduates' employment rates are the highest in the UK with a median salary of £34,565. The University of Cambridge is a very vibrant place to study, live and socialize; it has a great diversity of students from different parts of the world. Thanks to King's College Chapel, the masterpiece done by the infamous architect Reginald Ely, the university campus plays a vital role in the city's breathtaking architectural design.
Departments and Divisions
Cambridge has multiple departments, each of which has its administration procedures per Cambridge's regulations. Departments include The Department of Engineering, Department of Earth Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science, Faculty of History, Faculty of Mathematics, Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Pure Mathematics, etc.
Facilities and Resources
While studying at the university, you can access multiple facilities, including libraries, museums, and language centres.
Libraries
Cambridge has more than 100 libraries divided into college libraries, faculty and department libraries, and the main university library. Make sure you sign up for a library tour to ensure you benefit from the libraries. You can also access the libraries online through the Cambridge Libraries Directory.
Language Centres
You can study more than 180 languages in the language centres at the University of Cambridge. Moreover, the university is well-known for its support to international students; therefore, it runs conversation classes with natives to ensure students maintain their English proficiency levels. You can also access multiple online resources to learn the language you like through the language centre website.
Museums
Because of its historical importance as one of the oldest universities globally, the University of Cambridge houses museums that are open to students and the general public. These museums include the Museum of Zoology. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Museum of Classical Archaeology, and Fitzwilliam Museum.
University of Cambridge Student Accommodation
Cambridge Student Accommodation for Undergraduate Students
Cambridge accommodation has a lot to offer! The on-campus accommodation has many self-contained flats and studios. Additionally, 1-3 bedroom houses with shared bathrooms and kitchen are available. All accommodation are within a short distance from the faculties and colleges, and you are expected to book a room for at least a year to qualify for on-campus accommodation. Short-term stays are only available during summer holidays with limited availability in Christmas and Easter holidays.
Accommodation price starts around £850 per month, excluding the bills. The houses include only the main appliances like refrigerators and cookers, however small appliances such as kettles and microwaves are not included.
Once you get an offer to stay in one of the university's campuses, you have only 48 hours to accept it, so make sure you read the tenancy agreement sample in advance to agree as soon as you can.
Cambridge Student Accommodation For Graduate Students
Although most colleges do welcome postgraduate students to their student accommodations, not all students find a place in the on-campus student accommodation. The University of Cambridge has specific postgraduate hostels and flats that you could seek; however, if you cannot find a place in these hostels, ask the accommodation services team for recommended private accommodations.
Nearby universities
Anglia Ruskin University is just a 24-minute ride from the University of Cambridge.
