Location
Wolfson College is located in a peaceful part of Cambridge a few minutes west of the city centre. It is near the Sidgwick and West Cambridge sites and the University Library. There are excellent transport links and plenty of options for travelling to the College using sustainable means.
Accommodation
| Accommodation type | Number available | % Ensuite | Rent per month (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rooms and studio flats (single occupancy) | 404 | 75% | £716 - £1,122 |
| Double rooms and flats for couples (no children) | 19 | 80% | £1,191 - £1,552 |
| Family accommodation | 5 | 100% | £1,552 |
Approximately 75% of postgraduate students live in College accommodation, which is all on site.
Facilities
Based on a single-site, Wolfson’s facilities include a 24-hour library (and Wolfson Writing Centre), tennis court and fully equipped gym, multi-faith prayer space, common room with a full-sized snooker table, and music practice rooms. Our dining hall offers three high-quality meals a day, with multiple dietary options, and we have a coffee shop and student-run bar (The Den). Students enjoy relaxing in our beautiful gardens and getting involved in our active Student Association (WCSA).
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