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Welcome to Selwyn College, Cambridge. Selwyn combines academic excellence with a strong, diverse community
Selwyn College, Cambridge (formally Selwyn College in the University of Cambridge) is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1882 by the Selwyn Memorial Committee in memory of George Augustus Selwyn (1809–1878), the first Bishop of New Zealand (1841–1868), and subsequently Bishop of Lichfield (1868 ...
Selwyn is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. It is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity, and we welcome everyone whatever their race, gender, sexuality, disability or religious belief.
Selwyn admits students in all subjects. The subject information for each course below explains Selwyn's approach to study in each area, along with useful information about what we are looking for in potential applicants, subject requirements and the detailed arrangements for interviews.
A Short History. The Master, Fellow and Scholars. Selwyn College, Cambridge. 1973. Printable PDF version. George Augustus Selwyn was the first Bishop of New Zealand 1841-68, and at the end of his life, Bishop of Lichfield (1868-78).
Selwyn is a medium-size College located a short walk from the city centre. Our spacious site is set in beautiful gardens that create a calm and relaxing environment. The College has produced leaders in many fields and is at the heart of Cambridge’s academic facilities.
Selwyn College. Selwyn College is home to a supportive, exciting and diverse community and provides an environment in which students can excel, achieve their potential and enjoy life to the full. Selwyn is in the top 10 colleges academically and is home to students from a wide range of backgrounds.
The master of Selwyn College, Cambridge, is the official head of the college and a deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge. The master of the college is elected by the fellows of Selwyn College, Cambridge, and oversees the direction, development, and promotion of the college.
Students at Selwyn come from across the UK and from all over the world, reflecting Cambridge’s stature as a global university. We’re always pleased to hear from potential applicants, and you can find out more on this website: just go to our admissions page, or you can read our Prospectus.
Selwyn, founded in 1882, is a medium sized college with roughly 120 students admitted per year. The college is about a 12 minute walk away from the centre of town, but we are at the academic centre of Cambridge.
