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Come and study with unrivalled academic support and pastoral care, joining an international, egalitarian, and inclusive community of scholars from Cambridge and across the world.

  • Wolfson Community

    Our community

     

    Wolfson is a lively and welcoming place, with an engaged student community and a wide-ranging programme of events from live concerts to academic lectures to weekly welfare tea. Our Porters are the friendliest in Cambridge and our Howler comedy nights are legendary. We host visiting academics from all over the world and – with no high table and social spaces shared by all – you will be stimulated culturally, socially and intellectually.

  • Lee Library

    Teaching and learning

    We are the College of choice for world-class postgraduates, mature undergraduates and returning learners. We offer excellence in teaching and support through a cohort of outstanding supervisors and Directors of Studies who allow every member of College to realise their full potential. Our active and engaged Fellowship underpins and enhances the College experience, providing mentorship and guidance both academically and professionally.

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    Undergraduate study

    Study at a unique Cambridge College for undergraduates aged 21+ who have curiosity, creativity, and a desire to make an impact. Find information about applying to study as a mature undergraduate at Wolfson.

     

  • Postgraduate students at Wolfson

    Postgraduate study

    Join a thriving community of postgraduate scholars from around the world. At Wolfson, you'll be part of an egalitarian environment where you'll mix with dynamic Fellows, inspiring academic visitors, and mature students from 96 different countries.  

    Find information about applying for postgraduate study at Wolfson.

Our diversity helps foster new perspectives and new insights in every field of scholarship.

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Our College

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Undergraduate Study

Our mature undergraduates have curiosity, creativity, and a desire to make an impact.
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Postgraduate Study

We are home to a thriving community of postgraduates from all around the world.
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Lee Library

Our library has everything you need to excel in your studies and research.
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In Conversation: storytelling with filmmaker Alex Browning

19/05/2026 at 17.30

How do stories shape who we are?

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Libraries as knowledge bridges: How Colombian Public Libraries Co-create Digital Heritage (2017-2023)

20/05/2026 at 13.00

A lunchtime talk exploring Colombianas Notables as a case study of how cultural institutions act as "knowledge bridges" connecting communities, collections, and digital platforms.

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The REACH Annual Lecture: We must move the needle on inequality in academia

20/05/2026 at 18.00

Join us for the inaugural REACH Annual Lecture with speaker Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, President of Wolfson College.

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Starting Ecosystems: Turning Connections into Momentum

21/05/2026 at 18.00

Roland Harwood explores the journey of starting and scaling ecosystems, with a focus on the connectors and catalysts who mobilise people, ideas and partnerships to turn ambition into momentum.

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Graduation Ceremony

22/05/2026 at 09.00

Graduation ceremonies are the culmination of students’ hard work and commitment, and a moment to celebrate the completion of their Cambridge degree.

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We aim to offer every member of our international community of scholars the opportunity to fulfil their potential and transform society for the good of all.