St John's College

Joining St John’s means belonging to a lively, large and multi-cultural community. Sarah

St John’s offers a beautiful and intellectually stimulating environment where you belong to a friendly, open and diverse community with five centuries of academic excellence and tradition. The atmosphere in College is lively, challenging and inspiring. We are committed to providing world-class education in an exciting multicultural environment where you will thrive, realise your potential and even exceed your own expectations.

Added to the appeal of its riverside grounds and historic buildings, our central location provides easy access to University facilities. St John’s accommodates all its undergraduates on-site, promoting a strong sense of collegiate identity. St John’s many clubs and societies, all run by students, provide a great way to meet people and get involved in College life; whether you want to watch a film, discuss politics, make music, dance, play football or take a College punt on the river.

One of the most important experiences that St John’s can offer is participation in a community that achieves distinction at the highest level. Whether at a concert, in the library or in conversation over dinner, as a student here you’ll be immersed in a world where the exchange of ideas is enthusiastic, unpretentious and motivating.

“Student accommodation is of a very high quality – there’s an exciting variety of rooms in each court, and the food is great, with a wide choice of places to eat.”

“We’ve got some of the best examples of old and modern buildings in Cambridge spanning both sides of the river, and all just a few steps from the shops.”

“The new library has everything we need and more. Shelves stacked with all the undergraduate texts in every subject. It’s a brilliant study space, too.”

“It’s not posh – just brilliant. It really is as good as it sounds.”

Dr Helen Watson, the Admissions Tutor, and Debbie, Mel, Phil and Chris from the Admissions and Access Team, are always happy to offer individual advice to applicants and schools. Look at our website for information about events, open days and ways of contacting us in person throughout the year. Please come and see for yourself.

Factfile

UCAS campus code X Courses available The College accepts applications for all courses. Open days 2010 Booking required. See the College website for further information. All subjects 23 June, 1 July, 2 July, 25 September Mathematics 24 April See also Cambridge Open Days Student numbers 580 undergraduates, 390 postgraduates. For men and women. Master Professor C Dobson Senior Tutor Dr Matthias Dörrzapf Admissions Tutor Dr Helen Watson

Directors of Studies Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic Dr M Ní Mhaonaigh Archaeology & Anthropology Dr H E Watson Architecture Professor D J Howard Asian & Middle Eastern Studies Dr J McDermott Chemical Engineering Dr R L Skelton† Classics Dr E J Gowers Computer Science Dr R D Mullins Economics Dr S E Sällström Matthews Education Professor U C Goswami Engineering Dr T P Hynes English Dr Y Batsaki Geography Dr N S Arnold History Miss S Tomaselli History of Art Dr F E Salmon Land Economy Mrs M Gardiner† Law Dr D M Fox Linguistics Dr T Biberauer† Management Studies Dr R Chatterjee† Mathematics Dr M Dörrzapf MedicineDr S A Edgley (Pre-Clinical), Professor A Kinmonth (Clinical) Modern & Medieval Languages Dr D R Midgley Music Dr S Castelvecchi Natural Sciences Dr K Johnstone (Biological), Dr P T Wood (Physical) Philosophy Dr S Olsaretti Politics, Psychology & Sociology Miss S Tomaselli Theology & Religious Studies Mr D J Dormor Veterinary Medicine Dr D L Williams † external Director of Studies