Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
You will have the unique opportunity to live in a Cambridge College steeped in history. Each College is different in character, but all offer a warm welcome and the opportunity to meet fellow participants of all backgrounds and ages, as you dine together and share a wealth of ideas and life experience.
You can choose a single shared-bathroom bedroom or a single en suite bedroom. A limited number of twin and double en suite bedrooms are also available. Breakfast and evening meals are included in the cost unless otherwise stated.
Set around large secluded gardens, this graceful College is just across the road from your lecture rooms, and a short walk from the historic city centre. Meals are served buffet-style and taken in the buttery or main dining hall, overlooking the gardens. Read more »
Overlooking the River Cam, Queens’ boasts the famous Mathematical Bridge and some of the most iconic views in Cambridge. The College offers a magnificent dining hall, historic courtyards, quiet gardens and modern rooms: the best of both worlds. Read more »
With its extensive and peaceful gardens backing onto the teaching site, Selwyn is very convenient for getting to lectures, as well as offering a choice of traditional and modern rooms. The city centre is easily reached by a variety of walks past famous Cambridge landmarks. Read more »
Situated in the very heart of the city on one of the original medieval routes, St Catharine's College is close to both King’s College and Queens’ College, yet just a short walk to the main teaching sites. St Catharine's offers graceful architecture and delightful courtyard gardens. Read more »
Home to the iconic Bridge of Sighs and situated in the city centre, St John's College offers comfortable en suite accommodation set within the College's wonderful grounds. The teaching site is reached by a pleasant walk along the backs. Read more »
Single en suite bedroom: A bedroom with bath or shower in the room
Single shared bathroom bedroom: A bedroom with shared bathroom facilities for 4-5 students
Twin bedroom: A bedroom with two beds
Double bedroom: A bedroom with one double bed
The accommodation fee pays for a room, breakfast and evening meals, unless otherwise stated. Places in all Colleges are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once you have been accepted to the programme. If requested in advance, couples will be assigned to adjacent single rooms where possible. Twins/doubles are for spouses, partners and siblings, only.
All rooms must be vacated after breakfast on your departure date. We reserve the right to charge students for any loss or damage to College property.
Colleges will try to meet specific room requests and additional requirements, but this may not always be possible. Please note that room sizes may vary considerably.
Unfortunately we are unable to confirm specific room allocations prior to arrival, nor are the Colleges. We kindly ask you not to contact the Colleges directly.
Unfortunately we are unable to provide College accommodation before or after the International Summer Programme. However you might be able to book a room a Madingley Hall: www.madingleyhall.co.uk or through University Rooms: www.universityrooms.com.
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