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Founded in 1326, Clare College is a historic and prestigious institution with a riverside location and a reputation for academic excellence. Learn about its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, alumni, events, and access and outreach initiatives.
- About
In 1326, Clare was the first Oxford or Cambridge foundation...
- Study at Clare
The Admissions Team are committed to encouraging...
- Gardens
Welcome to Clare College Gardens Set in the heart of the...
- Chapel & Choir
According to instructions left by our Foundress, the Lady...
- Alumni
We are always glad to hear from alumni, so if you have any...
- Visit Clare
The College has facilities spread across three sites. The...
- Choral Services
Choral Evensong services take place three times a week...
- Chapel Life
As well as choral services, the Dean hosts a variety of...
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Learn about the history, buildings, and student life of Clare College, the second-oldest college of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1326, Clare is famous for its chapel choir, gardens, bridge, and musical traditions.
Clare College is the oldest Oxford or Cambridge foundation, founded in 1326. It has a diverse community of students, staff and Fellows, led by the first woman Master, Loretta Minghella OBE.
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We guarantee accommodation for at least three years of an undergraduate course. First year students live together in the tranquil Memorial Court, just across the river from Old Court. From your second year, you will live ten minutes’ walk away in Castle Court, so you will never be far from College facilities. Most students choose to eat with friend...
Facilities at Clare include: 1. a well-stocked library 2. access to sports facilities (off site) 3. a gym 4. a boathouse 5. music practice rooms
Nestled between the city centre and the River Cam, Clare’s Old Court and gardens form part of the famed Cambridge ‘Backs’ and offer our students a calm oasis to call home. Our location is unsurpassed: the University Library is immediately adjacent to the College site, and many faculties and departments are also nearby. Our students run a wide range...
Clare is the second oldest College in Cambridge, founded in 1326 on inclusivity and excellence. It offers accommodation, facilities, and a range of societies for students from all backgrounds and fields of study.
The College has facilities spread across three sites. The main site, Old Court, is located on Trinity Lane. From here, the Avenue leads you across the river and over to Memorial Court. Castle Court is located on Chesterton Road, a few minutes cycle or short walk from Memorial Court and Old Court.
Learn about Clare College, Cambridge's second oldest college, and its academic excellence, accommodation, and student life. Explore the arts, humanities, and sciences subjects available at Clare and watch a video of David Attenborough's memories.
Situated in the very heart of Cambridge, the elegant buildings and gardens of Clare extend to both sides of the river, forming part of the famed Cambridge ‘Backs’. Clare has its own well-stocked library, sportsground, gym and music practice rooms.
