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Corpus Christi College is one of the oldest colleges in Cambridge, founded in 1352. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses, a historic library, and a beautiful garden at Leckhampton.
- About
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
Corpus Christi College Cambridge CB2 1RH Tel: 01223 338025....
- Conferences
Corpus offers a range of stylish function rooms to...
- Contact
If you wish to contact a staff member or department, see our...
- The Taylor Library
The Taylor Library is open 24/7 to members of Corpus Christi...
- Computing
What we do The Information Services and Technology...
- Rules and Policies
For matriculated students of Corpus Christi College only In...
- Food at Corpus
Why Corpus? 360-degree Virtual Tour; Corpus Bridging Course;...
- About
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.
- 1352; 671 years ago
- 266
- May the old house flourish
- £90.9M (2017)
The College was founded in the aftermath of the Black Death, which ravaged Europe. The College gives pride of place in its list of benefactors to Margaret Andrew of Chesterton who, by her deathbed will of 7 May 1349, gave lands to both the Gild of St Mary and the Gild of Corpus Christi. A mob led by the mayor of Cambridge stormed the College in ...
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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...
Learn about the academic, social and financial benefits of studying at Corpus Christi College, a historic and welcoming college in the heart of Cambridge. Find out more about the accommodation, facilities, events and open days at Corpus.
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.
