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 (2025/26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rooms and studio flats (single occupancy) | 125 | 6% | £437 - £907 |
| Double rooms and flats for couples (no children) | 20 | 100% | £1,039 - £1,172 |
| Family accommodation | 5 | 100% | £1,370 - £1,404 |
Approximately 70% of postgraduate students choose to live in College accommodation.
We can usually accommodate 100% of students who request it, for the first 3 years of their course.
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.
Selecting as a College preference
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