University of Cambridge
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Student services
This section provides pre-arrival information on some of the practical aspects of living and studying in Cambridge as an international student as well as details on the support you can expect to receive during your first few weeks.
Our International Student Guide provides practical pre-arrival and orientation information to help students coming from outside the UK plan their move to Cambridge.
It includes guidance on travelling to Cambridge, opening a bank account, living in the UK and the University's support services. It also has a useful glossary of Cambridge terminology and provides some practical advice from current international students to help you settle in.
Housing services
For full-time students, Cambridge is a residential University. Colleges generally accommodate all undergraduates and some graduates.
If you are not in College accommodation, the University has an Accommodation Service. This service offers information and support in finding accommodation, whether on long, medium or short-term periods. The Accommodation Service also list providers of temporary accommodation, such as Bed and Breakfasts, Hostels and Hotels.
Not only must you live within a certain distance of the centre of Cambridge, to be eligible for your award, you also have to bein residencefor a minimum number of nights per term and engage with your studies for a minimum period.
Library services
The Campus Library, known as the Ashburner Library, provides staff and students with access to the most up-to-date information sources available, assisting researchers to maintain their position at the cutting edge of scientific progress.
The Library never closes and is open to all Campus researchers. An extensive range of online journals and databases is accessible.
ICT services
The Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) IT Department provides local expertise, first-line advice and technical support onsite for a range of local and central applications.
- networked MFDs: internet, printing, copying and scanning facilities
- IT hardware and software issues (informal IT surgery)
- laptop loans and repairs
- locally installed telephones
Medical services
The National Health Service (NHS) is the UK’s state healthcare system providing a wide range of health care services including appointments with a doctor, hospital treatment and dental care.
You should register with a doctor as soon as possible after your arrival in Cambridge.
You will need your passport and a letter from your College as proof you are a student.
Student Life
Campus life
The historic and multi-cultural city of Cambridge offers a range of facilities and activities from historic buildings to contemporary and modern art galleries, restaurants to meet every palate and budget, theatrical and music events providing varied programmes, access to green spaces and sporting opportunities.
- Public events
- Cambridge area and beyond
- Cycling
Sports facilities
- Although the Sports Centre provides a hub for Sport at Cambridge University, anyone can become a member of our gym and use our facilities. You do not need a connection to the University and we have some competitive membership options available.
- Opened in 2013, the University Sports Centre has a Gym, Strength & Conditioning room, Sports Hall, Squash and Fives courts, Studios and a Team Training Room used by international performance athletes. We offer a wide range of sports clubs and fitness classes for both members and casual users. Having top class facilities allows us to offer you one of the best gyms in Cambridge.
Student clubs
The Graduate Union is the University-wide representative body for graduate students at Cambridge and is run by a Committee of elected officers.
Undergraduate students are members of the Cambridge University Students Union that represents students and provides dedicated services as well as having a separate international CUSU team. Undergraduate students might refer to CUSU's Freshers' Guide.
There are also over 700 registered student societies; of these more than 100 are internationally focussed and 30 are faith based.
Accreditation
Cambridge English has achieved the prestigious ServiceMark accreditation, the national standard of customer service accredited by the Institute of Customer Service. At the end of last year, the Cambridge English network services team was assessed by the Institute in the areas of customer satisfaction feedback and how employees engage with customer service.