Location
Murray Edwards College is situated on Huntingdon Road, to the west of the city centre. One of the 'Hill Colleges' (located on Castle Hill), Murray Edwards is based in stylish modernist buildings set in flower-filled gardens that once belonged to the Darwin family.
Accommodation
| Accommodation type | Number available | % Ensuite | Average monthly rent (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rooms and studio flats (single occupancy) | 47 | 85% | £670 - £964 |
| Double rooms and flats for couples (no children) | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Family accommodation | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Approximately 18% of postgraduate students live in College accommodation.
We are only able to house incoming students for their first year.
Facilities
The Dome houses our fully catered dining hall, where meals are served daily. We have stunning gardens, an iconic library, and we're home to the largest collection of art by women in Europe. There's a fully-equipped on-site gym, tennis and squash courts, the light and spacious MCR and the Art Cafe which becomes the College Bar in the evening.
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