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Why this College?

Our students say the best things about Â鶹ԭ´´ are the mix of people, the relaxed atmosphere, and our location in the heart of Cambridge.

Our students

We admit around 145 undergraduates a year, across all subjects studied at the University, with roughly equal numbers in arts and sciences.

We welcome applicants from all types of school and background. Everyone is considered for admission as an individual on their own academic merit.

Our facilities

All our undergraduates are offered accommodation either in the main College buildings or in College owned houses just across the road, so all Jesus students live just a stone’s throw from the Porters’ Lodge.

The College grounds are spacious and tranquil, away from the main tourist routes but only five minutes’ walk from the city centre. We’re particularly proud of our award winning library. Our bar, cafe, and common room have all recently been refurbished. Unusually for a Cambridge College, our playing fields are also on the main site.

Our community

Â鶹ԭ´´ is a diverse, hard working community. Our students are encouraged to pursue their ambitions in all areas, leading to a good mix of academic excellence with music, sports, and the arts. 

Please come and see for yourself what makes Â鶹ԭ´´ so special, either by attending an open day or by making an informal visit.

Find out more about applying to Â鶹ԭ´´ or to hear what our undergraduates think please download our alternative prospectus.

Hear from our students

  • Photo of Architecture student

    Julia

    Architecture

    Architecture at Cambridge is centred around studio work, where a design project is compiled into a final portfolio. My projects have varied greatly, with tutors from various architectural practices providing different insights into the design process. I have approached architecture both from the scale of the private room, investigating spaces through filmic and literary precedents, and from the scale of the city in a collaborative and realistic masterplan that takes into account socioeconomic and cultural issues within a community. The research based ethos of the department is evident in the...

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    Architecture
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    Francesca

    Natural Sciences (Biological)

    I am a second year Natural Scientist at Â鶹ԭ´´ studying biochemistry, cell and developmental biology and chemistry. I was particularly drawn to this course as it offers a wide range of both physical and biological subjects, with the opportunity to increasingly specialise over the years. For me studying in this multidisciplinary environment has been hugely beneficial and will be a great advantage for later research. For Natural Science students, a lot of the contact time is at the University level. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to meet people...

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    Natural Sciences (Biological)
  • Natural Sciences (Biological) Student

    Tamy

    Natural Sciences (Biological)

    My favourite thing about Jesus is its welcoming community, and the plethora of societies on offer for all abilities and interests. Despite never having picked up an oar in my life, I was welcomed right away into Â鶹ԭ´´ Boat Club and I’ve found a new passion for rowing! My best Cambridge memory so far is taking part in the ‘Bumps’ rowing race in first year, which was an absolutely exhilarating experience. I chose Natural Sciences because I loved studying both Biology and Chemistry at A Level, and found myself...

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    Natural Sciences (Biological)
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    Ezra

    Human, Social, and Political Sciences

    For the last two years, the politics and international relations track has given me the opportunity to study the politics of the modern world and a cross section of the centuries of philosophy that underpin it. This year, from a selection of every major region, I chose to focus on the Middle East, and the course has given a real insight into topics that seem to be more often discussed than understood, like the Arab Spring and the Syrian Civil War. From supervisors through to my Director of Studies, I...

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    Human, Social, and Political Sciences
  • Photo of Mathematics student

    Lucy

    Mathematics

    Studying Maths at Cambridge is demanding, but very interesting. The first year of the course builds a solid foundation of knowledge, and then the many optional modules available in later years allow you to specialise in the topics you really enjoy. One of the main benefits of our shorter, fast paced terms is the amount of progress you make in such a short time. Jesus is one of the friendliest Colleges. It has a medium sized cohort, which means you get to interact with a huge variety of people while...

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    Mathematics