Cambridge Trinity Hall - In Depth

Founded: 1350; women undergraduates first admitted 1977.

Largest fields of study: English, natural sciences, law, engineering, modern languages, history.

Scholarships: Scholarships awarded on the results of university examinations taken while in residence; numerous college prizes.

Travel grants: Elmore travel exhibition annually on result of modern and medieval languages tripos; grants from Senn and Gregson funds for vacation travel of educational or adventurous nature.

Library & information service: New library; also historic library (chained books). Internet access from all PCs in library and points in all student rooms in college. Computer officer and undergraduate support team give IT support.

Eating arrangements: All meals available in hall; paid for by computer card. Super Hall (special dinner) on some Thursdays. All rooms have access to cooking facilities.

Gate/guest hours: Gate closed at 2 am; all undergraduates on central site may have gate key.

Other college facilities: Bar, music room with piano and harpsichord; washing machines and driers; boathouse; squash and tennis courts; playing fields.

Accommodation: All students guaranteed college accommodation for 3 years (4th years offered graduate accommodation): £40-£70 per week including heat; plus meals available in cafeteria and charged to end of term bill. No first degree students live at home.

Term-time work: College does not allow term-time work for first degree students (term-time work in college only in exceptional circumstances). University careers service helps find work out of term-time.

Financial help: Number of funds available, as well as university funds (see college website); all cases are considered individually on merit. Travel funds also available according to need.