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Outreach & Engagement

Are you thinking of studying at Cambridge? Will you be 21 or over when your course starts? If so, you may be interested in our outreach events which introduce you to what it’s like to study at St Edmund’s College and how to apply.

Below is a sample of some of the events and opportunities on offer. This page is regularly updated so make sure to check back for more events in the future.

Applying to Oxford or Cambridge as a Mature Undergraduate Webinar

Saturday 13 September 2025, 10.30am (UK time)

You will be introduced to the Mature Colleges at Cambridge and Oxford, hear about the admissions process, and have the opportunity to ask questions to admissions staff and current mature students.

Sign up for the webinar 

“Hearing the stories of current and prospective students made me realise my journey is ‘unique’ and that is okay. This made me feel normal and accepted. Students come from all walks of life, and we are all equally valid.”

Cambridge 21+ Participant 2024

Cambridge 21+

Fancy a taste of life as a Cambridge student?

Cambridge 21+ is a hybrid residential programme suitable for:

  • Mature students. That means that you’ll be 21 or over when you start your course.
  • Students with home fee status.
  • Students who have not  previously completed an undergraduate degree.

If you meet all three of these criteria, then Cambridge 21+ is for you.

If you’re considering applying to Cambridge and want more information on the mature student experience here, individual advice from our Admissions staff, support with study skills, careers advice and to meet other prospective mature students, sign-up for the programme or read on for more information.

The Virtual Programme

The Residential Programme

Read about last year's programme

"What a unique and well organised experience. You feel like a real Cambridge student. You ask questions, visit the three mature Colleges and meet other potential mature students. You have fun as well throughout all the activities they’ve carefully organised. Now, I feel more than ready to start my application!"

Cambridge 21+ Participant 2023

Outreach for Further Education Colleges

We enjoy working with FE colleges to promote Higher Education and the University of Cambridge to learners.

We are able to offer bespoke sessions to FE colleges on request and are willing to attend HE fairs and other events. Please contact our outreach team at admissions@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk

Contact us

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact our Outreach Officer at admissions@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk