Further information for prospective students
I hope that the information contained in these pages has not confused you or deterred you from applying to the University of Cambridge. This information is only intended as a guide to general situation in Cambridge and to highlight the variety and significant discrepancies. You should not allow room rent to have much influence on your choice of college; many other factors should be given priority in making that decision. Please note that most colleges have a range of rents and many offer prospective students a choice of price-range. If you require further information about any particular college, please apply for and read relevant college prospectuses or contact the college.
If you are alarmed by the general level of rents in the University of Cambridge, please note that this is a very supportive university and numerous funds and bursaries are available to students. You can find out more about these funds and bursaries by following this link. If you wish to learn more about issues regarding rents and charges in Cambridge, please follow this link.
Good luck with your application.