Why choose Murray Edwards College?

Murray Edwards College - for women who expect to lead the way

Our College is bright and welcoming with high academic standards, good food, comfortable study bedrooms, a stunning domed dining area, colourful gardens and a diverse and enthusiastic community of students and teaching Fellows. It is very close to Churchill, Fitzwilliam and St Edmund's Colleges, to the Maths Faculty and the expanding 'West Cambridge' University developments.

But what makes it special?...

Students like it!

'it's been a fantastic experience'.....'the friendliest college you can imagine'.....'the sort of place I've always wanted to be'....'really supportive'.....'colourful, peaceful and vibrant'

View the student experience of Murray Edwards College.

Students excel in their studies

More than 90% of finalists at MEC achieved a 1st or 2:1 in June 2012. These outstanding results reflect our commitment to student progress and achievement.

Our Gateway Programme

Our students tell us that they want to make the most of their experience here at Cambridge. They want to achieve their best academically, to discover new experiences and to identify a career of their choice. Our pioneering Gateway Programme is designed uniquely for Murray Edwards College students to provide them (you!) with the skills, oppportunities, funding and professional advice to succeed.

Some of our added extras...!

• Our Head Gardener grows herbs, vegetables and flowers for students to pick from our informal gardens.
• A significant collection of contemporary women's art is displayed throughout the College.
• We won the Pegasus cup for the most successful College boat crews on the river this May!
• We are actively involved in topical environmental issues.

We look forward to meeting you.

The Admissions Team (Murray Edwards College)

Updated HB 08/12