Location
Pembroke College is located in the centre of the city, next to departments on the New Museums and Downing sites, and near to Kings’ Parade, the River Cam and the Grand Arcade shopping centre. Most of our postgraduate accommodation is on site or in the streets surrounding the College.
Accommodation
| Accommodation type | Number available | % Ensuite | Average monthly rent (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rooms and studio flats (single occupancy) | 160 | 42% | £598 - £1,115 |
| Double rooms and flats for couples (no children) | 8 | 100% | £1,170 - £1,280 |
| Family accommodation | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Approximately 49% of postgraduate students live in College accommodation.
Pembroke is usually able to house all postgraduate freshers who request a room.
Facilities
Pembroke offers excellent facilities, including a spacious and well-stocked library, computer room, and study spaces. The Auditorium is our venue for performances and recitals. We have an active boat club and sports grounds, two gyms, a table tennis room, and a new climbing wall. Pembroke offers good food, catering to all diets, a café, a recently refurbished bar, and formal dinners available 3-4 times per week during term.
Selecting as a College preference
25-49% of offer-holders selecting this College as their first preference are given membership here. Find out more about 
College membership statistics.
