Visiting Postgraduate Students at the University of Cambridge
Are you planning to join the University of Cambridge as a visiting postgraduate student?
You may apply to become a member of St Edmund’s College, gaining access to a wide range of academic, social, and practical benefits during your time in Cambridge.
Why become a member of St Edmund’s?
College affiliation gives you the opportunity to engage fully with the wider University community and enrich your Cambridge experience beyond your Faculty or Department.
St Edmund’s College, affectionately known as “Eddies”, offers a friendly, international, and tranquil environment, ideal for postgraduate study. Our student body represents over 80 nationalities, and our peaceful 10-acre campus provides a welcome retreat from the bustle of the city centre.
All St Edmund’s students are aged 21 and over, studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. This distinctive feature shapes our College character and creates valuable opportunities for networking within a diverse and mature academic community.
We warmly welcome applications from visiting postgraduate students who wish to join us during their period of study or research in Cambridge.
Definition of a visiting student
Within the University of Cambridge, a visiting student is defined as a student who is registered for a degree at another institution and attends Cambridge for a period of study or supervised research as part of their home institution’s programme. Visiting students do not receive a Cambridge qualification.
As a visiting student member of St Edmund’s, you will enjoy:
- Common Room (CR) membership, enabling social and academic engagement with fellow students
- Access to College events throughout your stay
- Formal and informal dining within the College
- Reduced prices on food and drink purchased via the College catering app (VAT free)
- Access to on-site facilities, including the CR, gym, and Music Room
- Accommodation on site (subject to availability; standard student rental rates apply)
- Lifetime membership of the St Edmund’s Alumni Society
Our location
St Edmund’s College is located on a leafy 10-acre campus in the desirable west of Cambridge, within easy reach of:
- The city centre ( a short 10 minutes walk)
- The University Library (10 minutes)
- The Cambridge West Innovation District (15 minutes)
Accommodation
We offer a range of accommodation options, including:
- Modern en suite rooms in Mount Pleasant Halls
- More traditional rooms in the Norfolk Building
Accommodation for visiting students is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
For up-to-date information on accommodation options and pricing, please visit our accommodation webpages.
To enquire about availability, email the Accommodation Team.
Status within the University
The University of Cambridge has specific guidelines governing visiting students. Full details can be found on the University website.
Who can apply
- Visiting postgraduate students
- European language exchange students (admitted periodically for one academic year)
Visa requirements
- Visiting students studying in the UK for six months or less may apply for a visitor visa.
- Longer periods of study require a student visa, administered through the International Student Office in collaboration with the relevant Faculty or Department
