Newnham College – Undergraduate Applications 2021
Welcome to Newnham College! Our Freshers’ t-shirts say “witty and rebellious women since 1871”, and that sums us up. In normal years, a team of students would be welcoming you…
Undergraduates
We’ve been educating inspirational women at Newnham for nearly 150 years. If you have academic potential, we could be the College for you.
Our students come from all types of educational, social and cultural background, and we welcome the diversity and fun that brings. There’s a lively social, sporting and cultural life, and everyone can make lasting friends here; we’re proud of our unpretentious and democratic community.
Video: Zainab’s Cambridge Application Story
Find out from current Newnham student Zainab what it’s really like to apply to Cambridge University, and Newnham College in particular. She talks about the interview process, family support, being…
Bursaries, Grants & Scholarships
No-one should be prevented from fulfilling their academic potential because of costs. This page tells you about the many ways that the University of Cambridge and Newnham College will help with…
How to Apply
We very much welcome your application. We take great care over our admissions procedures and review them continually in order to make them as fair and transparent as possible.
Costs & Funding
No-one should be put off coming to study at the University of Cambridge, and Newnham College in particular, because of worries about costs.
The Cambridge Foundation Year
Newnham College is excited to be taking part in the University of Cambridge’s new Foundation Year programme: a stepping stone to Cambridge for those who have experienced a range of…
Open Days, Events and Visits
If you are interested in applying to Newnham, we’d love to welcome you on a virtual Open Day. We hold a number of relaxed, friendly Open Days and other events…
Newnham Essay Prizes
*Please note that all prizes are now closed. All entrants will be emailed with information about the outcome of the prizes in early June.*