Location
Girton’s main site is located 2 miles from the city centre, within 50 acres of natural woodland and orchards. Central Cambridge is easily accessible by bike and public transport. Most postgraduates are housed at Swirles Court, at Eddington - a short walk from the West Cambridge site, home to Computer Science, Physics, some Engineering Departments, and Mathematics.
Accommodation
| Accommodation type | Number available | % Ensuite | Average monthly rent (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rooms and studio flats (single occupancy) | 179 | 80% | £861.50 - £921.50 |
| Double rooms and flats for couples (no children) | 2 | n/a | £1,114 - £1,161 |
| Family accommodation | 3 | n/a | £1,242 - £,1435 |
Approximately 64% of postgraduate students live in College accommodation.
We do our best to accommodate single postgraduate students. Priority is given to applicants who apply for accommodation and meet all of the conditions of their offer by 31 July.
Facilities
The College has excellent on-site sporting and leisure facilities including expansive sports pitches and courts, a library, a Chapel, a grand Victorian Dining Hall, a Café and Bar, and an indoor heated swimming pool. Girton also has some of the best music facilities in the University.
Selecting as a College preference
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