Cambridge Robinson - In Depth

Founded: 1977 as first college for men and women (undergraduates admitted from 1979).

Admission: Offers made on basis of interview and A-levels or equivalent, tailored to individual candidates. STEP not generally required except for mathematics.

Scholarships: Academic awards after first year, based on examination results. Organ and choral scholarships.

Study abroad: Formal exchange programme with universities in France and USA.

Library & information service: Extensive college library and law library. Separate IT service, access 24 hours/day: all student rooms connected to college network and Internet. IT support from 2 full-time computer officers.

Eating arrangements: Both cafeteria and formal hall; residents required to pay fixed kitchen charge.

Gate/guest hours: No gate hours; guest rooms available.

Other college facilities: Cafeteria, computer room, bar, music rooms, party room, dark room, TV room, theatre, auditorium; Frobenius organ, harpsichord, pianos, joint sports ground with Queens'; boathouse shared with St John's, squash and tennis courts, extensive gardens.

Accommodation: All students can be accommodated in college: £1795 per year average (range £1035-£2340). No first degree students live at home.

Term-time work: No term-time work without college permission. Vacation work available in college (eg housekeeping, catering).

Financial help: Financial assistance fund and bursaries available and book and travel grants.