Sidney Sussex College

Address: Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge CB2 3HU [map]

Telephone: 01223 338872 (Admissions Office) 01223 338800 (Switchboard)

Fax: 01223 765744

Email: admissions@sid.cam.ac.uk

Website: www.sid.cam.ac.uk

Sidney is a down-to-earth community of interesting and talented people. You’ll make friends here in seconds and keep them for life. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Adam

Founded in 1596, Sidney is a diverse, inclusive and forward-looking community set among elegant buildings and lovely, tranquil gardens right in the heart of Cambridge.

We admit around 105 undergraduates each year, and our small size fosters genuine inclusion. There is no such thing as a typical Sidney student, and our undergraduates come here from every kind of background and from all over the world. We particularly encourage applications from state sector students and those whose families have little experience of higher education. At the same time, we are firmly opposed to discriminating in favour of any particular sort of applicant, and admission is based solely upon academic merit and potential.

At Sidney Sussex, we're committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to achieve your full potential. We have a large Fellowship of around 70 academics, most of whom are directly involved in teaching and supervising undergraduates. Students enjoy unrestricted access to our well-stocked library and computer suite. Throughout the year, we provide a range of study skills and academic support sessions. We also feel that pastoral care is important, and we have a strong welfare system with links into all areas of student life.

The College is surrounded by Cambridge’s shops, bars and restaurants, and is just a short walk away from many University departments. First-year students are accommodated either on the main College site, or in a nearby residential building called Cromwell Court. In other years, students may choose to live in Sidney, or in a College-owned house. Rooms range from traditional study and bedroom 'sets' to modern en suites, but all have internet points and access to kitchen facilities. Meals are also available in our beautiful eighteenthcentury Hall. The quality of food is excellent, and our candlelit formal halls are always popular occasions.

Being at Sidney Sussex isn’t only about studying, and our students manage to combine academic achievement with busy social lives. Our sports facilities (including a new gym) see enthusiastic use, and there are College teams for all major sports, and you can participate at any level. Music and drama are well supported, with regular plays, concerts and recitals. The choir has made some critically-acclaimed recordings, and tours regularly in the UK and overseas.

One of the College’s greatest assets is its strong community spirit, with a friendly and supportive relationship between students, Fellows and College staff. The best way to experience this for yourself is by visiting us: we’re happy to welcome visitors at our open days, or for more informal visits throughout the year. To arrange a visit, please contact the Admissions Office.