Clare College Undergraduate
Admissions
Welcoming you to the riverside College at the heart of the city...
Welcome to Clare
Cambridge’s second oldest College (founded 1326) boasts seventeenth century architecture, stunning gardens and a riverside location in the heart of the city.
Warm, forward-looking and with a reputation for academic excellence, Clare welcomes students of all backgrounds.
Read on below to learn more about your future as a student at Clare.
If you have any admissions queries relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please see the University's COVID-19 FAQ page.
An introduction to the admissions process at Clare
Please note that this video was recorded in July 2020, and may not reflect the latest updates about admissions in 2020-2021. A recording of the Q&A session from our September 2020 open days will be available soon.
Live events at Clare
View our recorded live Q&A sessions here
Live events with Clare Tutors and Students
Live Q&A with Admissions Tutors and Students - 17th & 18th September 2020 (11am)
Live taster sessions with Fellows - 17th & 18th September 2020 (2pm)
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"I will always remember walking to Old Court along the backs after Finals and realising that I would probably never again live somewhere so beautiful and so intellectually vibrant."
A recent alumna
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Transforming Old Court
Preserving the heart of Clare College for future generations
Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough speaks about his Memorable Years at Clare College

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