Wolfson students studying together in the Old Combination Room

Undergraduate Study

Wolfson is a unique Cambridge College for mature undergraduates (aged 21 or older) who have curiosity, creativity, and a desire to make an impact.

Undergraduate students in the Old Combination Room

Why choose Wolfson?

We are one of Cambridge's three mature Colleges, and have an on-site community of around 150 undergraduates. The majority of our students are in their early to mid-twenties, but we also regularly admit undergraduates in their thirties, forties and beyond. There are many reasons to choose to study at Wolfson, including:

To find out more about our College's unique features, visit our Why Wolfson? webpage.

Find your subject

You can browse the Undergraduate degree programmes available to study at Wolfson on our subject pages. Please note that we do not offer Mathematics or Economics.

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Fees and financial assistance

Pursuing an Undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge can be a significant financial investment, so it's a good idea to start thinking early about what help might be available to cover your tuition fees and living costs.

The University has a range of financial support available, including the non-repayable Cambridge Bursary. You can find further information about fees and finance, including tuition fees, living costs, and financial support on the university website.

College funding

In addition to the financial assistance available from the University, Wolfson College offers a variety of scholarships specifically for Undergraduate students. We also provide financial support to our current students in a range of areas, including hardship, travel, language study, sports and music.

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Making an application

Recognising that mature students often have unconventional academic credentials, we look for students with potential and who are best suited to the course for which they have applied. Information regarding academic requirements, how to apply, deadlines, written work, assessments and interviews can be found on our Undergraduate applications webpage.

Please note that additional application information is available for students with disabilities and international students.

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Application FAQs

You can find a comprehensive list of answers to our most frequently asked application questions on our Application FAQs page.