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:
- On-site accommodation for incoming undergraduates, with shared kitchens and fully-inclusive rent costs
- Specialist student support and services, including financial support and an academic skills programme
- Excellent College facilities, including a 24/7 College library, dining hall and coffee bar, gym & tennis court
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 currently offer Mathematics or Economics but will be considering applications from the 2026/27 admissions round onward for entry in October 2027.
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.
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 Applying webpage.
Please note that additional application information is available for students with disabilities and international students.
Application FAQs
You can find a comprehensive list of answers to our most frequently asked application questions on our Application FAQs page.
