St Catharine's College

Its central location is always a bonus, and its accommodation is among the best in the University. There is always a pleasant, sociable atmosphere around the College. Geoff

Founded in 1473, St Catharine’s is a medium-size College, situated in the centre of town. We are a lively and diverse community, and have earned a reputation for friendliness. Our admissions decisions are based solely on applicants’ academic ability – be it proven or potential – and we encourage applications from the widest possible range of students, regardless of their educational background.

St Catharine’s accommodates all of its students for three years – the first- and third-year students live on the main site, while the second-years live as a community in an attractively designed complex in an area still very much at the heart of the University. Many of our fourth-year students are also accommodated on-site. We interview the vast majority of those who apply to us, and do everything possible to put applicants at their ease, and to make the admissions process as constructive and positive an experience as possible.

The College offers excellent facilities for both academic study and extra-curricular activities. The two College libraries are among the best in Cambridge; there are well-maintained computing facilities, and all student rooms have high-speed internet access. The College has a small theatre and concert auditorium; and its sports facilities include squash, badminton and tennis courts, playing fields and an all-weather hockey pitch. We have an active choir, who regularly make recordings and tour. St Catharine’s is also proud to be the first College to be awarded Fair Trade status.

St Catharine’s is an inclusive and supportive College, with a genuine sense of community spirit between undergraduate and graduate students, Fellows and staff. Our Directors of Studies and teaching staff help our students to realise their academic potential, while our Tutors, Chaplain and student officers look after our undergraduates’ welfare.

The Admissions Office is happy to receive and answer enquiries by letter, email, telephone and fax, and to arrange visits to St Catharine’s for anyone who is considering making an application. Further information can be found on our website.

Factfile

UCAS campus code S Courses available The College accepts applications for all courses except Architecture, Education, and History of Art. Open days 2010 Booking required. Contact the College admissions office for further information. All subjects 22 June, 23 June Mathematics 1 May See also Cambridge Open Days Student numbers 436 undergraduates, 220 postgraduates. For men and women. Master Professor Dame Jean Thomas Senior Tutor Dr Paul Hartle Admissions Tutors Dr David Bainbridge, Dr Philip Oliver

Directors of Studies Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic Dr R Dance Archaeology & Anthropology Dr G Carr Asian & Middle Eastern Studies Professor H Van de Ven Chemical Engineering Dr M John Classics Dr R Wardy Computer Science Dr S Taraskin Economics Dr S Iyer Engineering Dr M P F Sutcliffe English Dr H Lees-Jeffries Geography Dr I C Willis History Dr L Delap Land Economy Dr P Tyler Law Dr M C Elliott Linguistics Dr G Kantaris Management Studies Mr M Kitson Manufacturing Engineering Dr M P F Sutcliffe Mathematics Ms I Borzym Medicine Dr A Harper Modern & Medieval Languages Dr G Kantaris Music Dr E Wickham Natural Sciences Dr D Aldridge (Biological), Dr S Taraskin (Physical) Philosophy Dr R Wardy Politics, Psychology & Sociology Dr H Wydra Theology & Religious Studies Dr K Dell Veterinary Medicine Dr D Bainbridge † external Director of Studies