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Welcome to St John's College, University of Cambridge. We provide students with a world class education in a diverse, friendly and lively environment where they can exceed their own expectations. We are also committed to supporting research and scholarship of international importance and home to a thriving academic community.
St John's College, formally the College of St John the Evangelist in the University of Cambridge, is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, founded by the Tudor matriarch Lady Margaret Beaufort. In constitutional terms, the college is a charitable corporation established by a charter dated 9 April 1511.
St John’s is one of 31 Colleges at the University of Cambridge. Colleges are where students live, eat and socialise, and where they receive small group teaching sessions called supervisions, which are regarded as one of the best teaching models in the world.
Entry into St John's College is via the Great Gate which is located in St John's Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TP. College opening times. Visitor information. Guides to St John's College. The main visitor route is accessible to all except for entry into the Chapel by those using a wheelchair.
St John’s is a spectacularly beautiful College located on the River Cam at the heart of the city centre. Founded by Lady Margaret Beaufort in 1511, St John’s combines 500 years of history with pioneering research and award-winning teaching.
Find details of our upcoming events. and book online. Read current issues of our. print publications. Details on your alumni benefits. Exercise your dining rights, hire a punt. or stay overnight in College. Learn more about leaving a gift. to St John's in your will.
May 21, 2021 · St John’s College is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious colleges in Cambridge University. It was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII.
