Cambridge Trinity - In Depth

Founded: 1546; women undergraduates first admitted 1977.

Admission: Pre A-level candidates considered for conditional offers which may include STEP. Post A-level candidates considered on their record. Most candidates will be interviewed.

Largest fields of study: Natural sciences, medical sciences, mathematics, economics, english, engineering, law, modern languages, history.

Scholarships: Scholarships awarded on university examinations; organ scholarship (£350 pa) offered in alternate years, 6 choral exhibitions (£100 pa) annually; numerous college prizes.

Travel grants: Grants for projects and research; small grants for vacation travel.

Library & information service: Magnificent Wren Library with over 50,000 volumes plus a reading room; also law reading room. IT and library services converged. Ratio 1:20 workstations to students (access 24 hours/day). 1200 points with access to library and Internet (all college rooms). IT support from member of computer staff.

Eating arrangements: Breakfast, lunch and dinner available in hall on cafeteria system, plus formal dinner. Fixed annual price of £318 plus cash payment for individual meals. Small kitchens on all staircases.

Gate/guest hours: Great Gate locked at 2 am but college members may enter or leave at any time.

Other college facilities: 3 large common rooms, 2 student computer rooms, bar, games and party rooms, buttery, 2 launderettes, record lending library, music practice rooms; 3 sports grounds, squash, tennis and badminton courts; boathouse with excellent modern facilities.

Accommodation: All students in college: most charged £1650 pa (range £1500-£2400), including heating. No first degree students live at home.

Term-time work: College discourages term-time work. Financial help: Any student experiencing financial difficulty considered.