Location
Peterhouse is a 5-minutes walk from the city centre. It’s perfectly situated for student life and close to the arts, engineering and science faculties.
Accommodation
| Accommodation type | Number available | % Ensuite | Average monthly rent (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rooms and studio flats (single occupancy) | 115 | 9% | £457 - £948 |
| Double rooms and flats for couples (no children) | 19 | 100% | £1,155 - £1,570 |
| Family accommodation | 5 | 100% | £1,570 - £1,725 |
Approximately 70% of postgraduate students choose to live in College accommodation.
The College aims to accommodate full-time PhD students for the first 3 years of their course, and 1-year students for the duration of their course.
Most accommodation is in shared houses. A limited number of self-contained flats and houses are also available; these are primarily allocated to couples and to students with specific accessibility or disability requirements. As availability is limited, this type of accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
Facilities
Peterhouse offers excellent facilities for study, sport, music, and social events, including music practice rooms, a refurbished bar, a computer room, a boathouse, a squash court, and sports grounds. The spacious library provides a calming study space. The College also has its own theatre for plays, music, lectures and meetings. Students enjoy extensive gardens, including the tranquil Deer Park. We offer delicious, reasonably-priced food, with candlelit dinners every night during term.
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