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Murray Edwards. Where women shape the future.

Welcome to Murray Edwards, a vibrant and forward-looking college of the University of Cambridge. We welcome bright, ambitious women from all backgrounds, and we provide an excellent Cambridge education in a beautiful, relaxed and friendly environment. Here you'll be taught by world-class academics, and receive exceptional pastoral support. When you leave, we make sure you're well prepared to succeed in your chosen career.

Founded in 1954 to create more space for women at Cambridge, we're not weighed down by history and we make our own traditions. Every part of our community - students, academics and staff - matters to us. We have stunning gardens where you're free to walk (and sunbathe!) on the grass, an iconic library, and we're home to The Women's Art Collection - the largest collection of art by women in Europe.

Our students call us Medwards - and you can too. Come and visit us!

Black and white image of women students in gowns in front of an old brick house, 1954

We're 70 this year!

Learn about our extraordinary history

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Life at Murray Edwards

Group of young women students sitting on a bench at Murray Edward College, Cambridge
Young woman with red shoes and red, black and white shirt jumps across fountain at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
Students at a garden party, long table, flowers
Student in a white top working at a desk in library at Murray Edwards College
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Four female students with lab coats and stethoscopes walk down a corridor at Murray Edwards College
Three female students in a doorway, laughing
Woman in sports kit in gym about to lift a bar from a squat rack
Two women students, one in a pink jacket and jeans and one in a black t shirt and jeans, sitting talking on a bed in a student room at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge.
Tennis player in white skirt on green court reaching out with racket
Plants and flowers in front of the Porters' Lodge at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, with student in a pink jacket going inside
Smiling young woman with blonde hair wearing a white top and pink tutu skirt with pink boots sits at a blue metal table in Fountain Court, Murray Edwards College, working on her pink laptop
Female student in black, in profile in front of a brick wall
Two young women looking at a painting
Pink geraniums and other red and purple plants in pots
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College life

Find out what it's like to live, study, and socialise at Murray Edwards

Why a college for women?

We focus specifically on women's learning and wellbeing to give you the best experience in a space that is just for you

How to apply

Information on applying for undergraduate courses at Murray Edwards

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If you love learning and you want to do Cambridge your way, Medwards is for you. With our gorgeous library and gardens, this is a very special space to come home to.
Scarlett, HSPS undergraduate
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The Women’s Art Collection

Europe's largest collection of art by women lives right here at Murray Edwards

See the collection