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Founded in 1326, Clare College is a historic and prestigious institution with a riverside location and a reputation for academic excellence. Learn about its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, alumni, events, and access and outreach initiatives.
- About
In 1326, Clare was the first Oxford or Cambridge foundation...
- Study at Clare
Our location is unsurpassed: the University Library is...
- Gardens
Welcome to Clare College Gardens Set in the heart of the...
- Chapel & Choir
Clare Chapel is in Old Court, at the heart of our College,...
- Alumni
We are always glad to hear from alumni, so if you have any...
- Visit Clare
The College has facilities spread across three sites. The...
- Choral Services
Choral Evensong services take place three times a week...
- Chapel Life
In Easter Term this includes the Dean's Tuesday Teas on 7th...
- About
Clare College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge [4] in Cambridge, England. The college was founded in 1326 as University Hall, making it the second-oldest surviving college of the University after Peterhouse .
Clare is the second oldest College in Cambridge, founded in 1326 on inclusivity and excellence. It offers accommodation, facilities, and a range of societies for students from all backgrounds and fields of study.
Clare College is the oldest Oxford or Cambridge foundation, founded in 1326. It has a diverse community of students, staff and Fellows, led by the first woman Master, Loretta Minghella OBE.
The College has facilities spread across three sites. The main site, Old Court, is located on Trinity Lane. From here, the Avenue leads you across the river and over to Memorial Court. Castle Court is located on Chesterton Road, a few minutes cycle or short walk from Memorial Court and Old Court.
Learn about Clare College, Cambridge's second oldest college, and its academic excellence, accommodation, and student life. Explore the arts, humanities, and sciences subjects available at Clare and watch a video of David Attenborough's memories.
Situated in the very heart of Cambridge, the elegant buildings and gardens of Clare extend to both sides of the river, forming part of the famed Cambridge ‘Backs’. Clare has its own well-stocked library, sportsground, gym and music practice rooms.