Christ's is a beautiful, historic College in the heart of Cambridge, close to all the central University amenities and just across the street from shops, clubs, taxis and buses, yet it is a haven of tranquillity, off the main tourist loops. It was founded in 1505 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII. The internationally diverse Graduate Society (MCR) organises a lively programme of intellectual and social events.  The College recognises the intellectual benefit to graduate students of undertaking a modest teaching programme (in addition to the financial reward, the beneficial c-v entry, and the enhanced relationship with the College).  Therefore, particularly in the scientific and technological subjects, we encourage graduate students to supervise undergraduate work for two to six hours a week. 

Christ's admits students on a full-time or part-time basis  for all of the University's graduate courses but with a preference for research students working towards the PhD.  Numbers are limited because we aim to provide college-owned accommodation for all students who request it (usually about a half of our intake) and early application is recommended.  Most of our places are usually taken by late June, though a few late vacancies arise every year.

Prospective graduate students apply to the University in the first instance: you can indicate Christ's as your first-choice college.  Information is available from the University's Graduate Studies Prospectus or from: The Board of Graduate Studies, 4 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RZ. Please note carefully the information here which tells you where to send your application.

Graduate students become members of the Christ's College Graduate Society, or Middle Combination Room and enjoy a lively social programme including Formal Hall every Tuesday, frequent swaps with other colleges, and academic events which include opportunities to meet the professors through the Evelyn Downs bequest. 

The Reuben Levy Room (the Graduates' Common Room) is open at all times. It includes a bar and can be booked for special occasions.  Please refer to other parts of the College web site for more general information about the facilities available.

Two specialist Graduate Tutors are appointed to support graduate students, especially in their relationships with the College and with the University.  In 2010-11 these are Professor Nicholas Gay and Dr David Norman.  The College provides financial support through partial bursaries to selected students and makes (usually a few hundred pounds) grants to graduate students for travel and research expenses.

The upper floor of the Graduates' Common Room