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Corpus Christi College was founded in 1352. We provide a stimulating academic and residential environment, both on the site of our original foundation in the heart of the city, and amidst one of the most beautiful gardens in Cambridge at Leckhampton.
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An introduction to Corpus Christi College, founded in 1352....
- Current Students
Why Corpus? 360-degree Virtual Tour; Corpus Bridging Course;...
- Undergraduate Study
Working in Hospitality at the Cambridge Colleges; Chapel....
- Parker Library
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Corpus offers a range of stylish function rooms to...
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- The Taylor Library
The Taylor Library is open 24/7 to members of Corpus Christi...
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The college's most formal name is the College of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary in the University of Cambridge, usually abbreviated to Corpus Christi College. From the early 16th century, it was also known as Benet or St Benet's College, from the nearby St Bene't's Church, associated with the founding guild of Corpus Christi.
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As an undergraduate you are guaranteed private accommodation for the duration of your course, possibly in one of our charming medieval courtyards.
Our students have access to 2 College libraries: 1. the Taylor library, dedicated to undergraduates 2. the Parker library, a treasure trove of world-famous, gorgeous illuminated manuscripts Lunch and dinner are served in our spacious dining halls and we have two student café/bars. We have a chapel choir and a unique studio theatre, the Corpus Playr...
Corpus has 2 main sites: 1. Old House in the heart of the historic city, close to lecture halls, libraries and student facilities 2. Leckhampton, a spacious site with extensive gardens, tennis courts, sports grounds, and a gym The academic progress and the wellbeing of our students are our top priorities. We offer: 1. outstanding teaching by our Fe...
Corpus Christi College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. From the late 14th century through to the early 19th century it was also commonly known as St Benet's College. The college is notable as the only one founded by Cambridge townspeople: making it the sixth-oldest college in Cambridge. With around 250 undergraduates and 200 postgraduates, it also has the second ...
Take a look at the College’s 360-degree virtual tours of the main site and Leckhampton. Corpus Christi College. Our lively community of scholars and students is located near the main university and city centre, just minutes from the main lecture halls and libraries.
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, was founded in 1352 by the religious Guilds of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary, making it the only college in Oxford or Cambridge to be established by the town's citizens. Robert Masters (1713–1798), a fellow of Corpus and member of the Society of Antiquaries, published this history in 1753.
