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Peterhouse is the oldest of the Cambridge colleges (founded 1284) and over the past seven centuries our community has made a contribution to the wellbeing of society quite disproportionate to our size.
- The College
The College has survived pandemics, revolutions and...
- Study Here
As the oldest Cambridge college with the smallest student...
- Fellows
Fellow 1976-2017, Editor of the College Record . 2020....
- Petreans
These pages of the website are intended for all Petreans –...
- Conferences, Dining & Events
Peterhouse is the oldest of the Cambridge colleges, founded...
- Life at Peterhouse
Peterhouse is a small and vibrant College with about 80...
- People Peterhouse is well known for being a warm and supportive college. This comes from the students and from the outstanding staff and academics. These pages give details of the teachers and researchers in the college and of the staff departments that keep the college functioning.
- Contact
- Fellows telephone directory
- The College
Peterhouse is the oldest of the constituent colleges in the University of Cambridge. It was founded in 1284 by Hugo de Balsham, Bishop of Ely, on its current site close to the centre of the City.
Peterhouse is the oldest constituent college of the University of Cambridge in England, founded in 1284 by Hugh de Balsham, Bishop of Ely. Peterhouse has around 300 undergraduate and 175 graduate students, and 54 fellows .
The College has survived pandemics, revolutions and political, religious and societal upheavals over more than 700 years. Its remarkable continuity is reflected in the historical benefactions that underpin its life and work today.
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Managing to be both traditional and informal, Peterhouse welcomes students from all backgrounds, though they will have in common high academic ability and commitment, and a willingness both to work hard and to contribute to College life. For more information: Visit our website
Explore the College on our Virtual Tour. Come to an Open Day. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the city centre, Peterhouse is an exciting and friendly place to live. It’s perfectly situated for student life – close to the arts, engineering and science faculties, but just off the tourist trail.
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