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Can I spend just one year or part of a year at John’s?
Can I spend just one year or part of a year at John’s?Unfortunately not. We don’t take what we call 'visiting' students, unless they come to us via an existing exchange scheme (such as those we have with Heidelberg, Caltech and MIT).read moreIs it a disadvantage if several people from one school apply to the same College?
Is it a disadvantage if several people from one school apply to the same College?Not at all, as all applicants are assessed on their own individual merits.read moreIs it possible to make a visit to St John’s and meet with a Director of Studies?
Is it possible to make a visit to St John’s and meet with a Director of Studies?You are more than welcome to come and have an informal look around St John’s at any time. If you make your way to the Admissions Office you can collect a printed tour leaflet and map that will help guide you around the grounds. Please tell the Custodian on the Gate that you are an Admissions visitor and the normal entrance fee will be waived. If you have specific questions, then you can chat…read moreFAQs
FAQsFAQs and links for Undergraduate admissionsread moreHonorary Fellows of St John's College, Cambridge
Distinguished for learning or public serviceThe College Council may from time to time elect to an Honorary Fellowship any person distinguished for learning or public service. The following fifty-five individuals are our current Honorary Fellows (the year in parenthesis after each name is their election date). read moreCan the College cater for students with a disability?
Can the College cater for students with a disability?Yes. Whilst selection is solely on the grounds of academic merit, we will be able to support a student with a disability more effectively if he/she discloses any disability or medical condition that affects his/her ability to study. We aim to plan support and provide reasonable adjustments as far in advance as possible for all disabled students.read moreDo I have to be married to qualify for College accommodation for couples/families?
Do I have to be married to qualify for College accommodation for couples/families?No, students with long-term partners and/or children are eligible to apply for this accommodation as well as married students.read moreWill my accommodation requirements influence your decision on my application?
Will my accommodation requirements influence your decision on my application?No. Applications are assessed on academic merit. We do not ask an applicant to submit his/her accommodation requirements until after an offer of a place at the College has been made.read moreCan Graduate Students be accommodated in the College courts?
Can Graduate Students be accommodated in the College courts?Not under the current College policy. It might be possible if a student has special needs (e.g. a disability). Single Graduate Students are accommodated in College hostels the majority of which are 5 or 10 minutes walk from the centre of College. However, in 2009 the College opened 40 new units of accommodation for single graduate students. These are located in an area close to the Main Gate…read moreIndex of Other Images F-Z
Index of Other Images F-ZManuscript image index Every index entry is followed by the St John's College Library classmark for each appropriate manuscript, with the folio location of the image in that manuscript. For example, Abel B.9, f.203v indicates that an image of Abel is to be found on the verso of leaf 203 in Manuscript B.9. Please quote this latter reference in any enquiry to the Special Collections Librarian (tel…read moreIndex of Other Images A-E
Index of Other Images A-EManuscript image index Every index entry is followed by the St John's College Library classmark for each appropriate manuscript, with the folio location of the image in that manuscript. For example, Abel B.9, f.203v indicates that an image of Abel is to be found on the verso of leaf 203 in Manuscript B.9. Please quote this latter reference in any enquiry to the Special Collections Librarian (tel…read moreSaints Image Index
Saints Image IndexManuscript image index Every index entry is followed by the St John's College Library classmark for each appropriate manuscript, with the folio location of the image in that manuscript. For example, Abel B.9, f.203v indicates that an image of Abel is to be found on the verso of leaf 203 in Manuscript B.9. Please quote this latter reference in any enquiry to the Special Collections Librarian…read moreIndex of images of Christ
Index of images of ChristManuscript image index Every index entry is followed by the St John's College Library classmark for each appropriate manuscript, with the folio location of the image within that manuscript. For example, Abel B.9, f.203v indicates that an image of Abel is to be found on the verso of leaf 203 in Manuscript B.9. Please quote this latter number in any enquiry to the Special…read moreNew Testament Image Index
New Testament Image IndexManuscript image index Every index entry is followed by the St John's College Library classmark for each appropriate manuscript, with the folio location of the image within that manuscript. For example, Abel B.9, f.203v indicates that an image of Abel is to be found on the verso of leaf 203 in Manuscript B.9. Please quote this latter reference in any enquiry to the Special Collections…read moreOld Testament Image Index
Old Testament Image IndexManuscript image indexEvery index entry is followed by the St John's College Library classmark for each appropriate manuscript, with the folio location of the image within that manuscript. For example, Abel B.9, f.203v indicates that an image of Abel is to be found on the verso of leaf 203 in Manuscript B.9. Please quote this latter reference in any enquiry to the Special Collections…read moreMedieval Manuscript Image Index
Medieval Manuscript Image Indexlibrary/special_collections/manuscripts This index aims to note all the images contained within the collection of medieval manuscripts held in St John's College Library, as listed in the James catalogue. Every major subject and figure is listed. On-line reproductions of some of the more interesting and important images are available from the index, and are searchable by keyword.…read moreDo I have to become a member of my prospective Supervisor’s College? / Will it help my application if my Supervisor is a member of St John’s?
Do I have to become a member of my prospective Supervisor’s College? / Will it help my application if my Supervisor is a member of St John’s?No. Supervisors for most graduate courses are appointed by the department/faculty, usually before an application is circulated to colleges. Supervisors do not have to be members of an applicant’s chosen college.read morePandemic Flu Advice
Pandemic Flu AdviceA pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus, which people have no immunity to, emerges and starts spreading as easily as normal influenza. The Department of Health is working to support NHS preparedness and to reduce the impact of pandemic flu on the UK population. Further details are available on:http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/oh/flu/index.htmlhttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/www…read moreDo St John’s favour a particular subject? How many places are available in each subject?
Do St John’s favour a particular subject? How many places are available in each subject?There are no set subject quotas for graduate admissions at St John’s.read moreWhat criteria are used when assessing my application?
What criteria are used when assessing my application?Applications are assessed on academic merit. Previous academic achievements, proposed work in Cambridge and references are taken into account during the assessment process.We wish to assess whether you appear to be likely to make a success of the subject you have chosen to read.read moreWhen does the College usually become full?
When does the College usually become full?Over the past few years the College has become full by March.read moreWill you still consider my application if it is posted to the University's Graduate Admissions Office after 31 December?
Will you still consider my application if it is posted to the University's Graduate Admissions Office after 31 December?Yes. If your application reaches the College whilst we still have places available then we will be happy to assess it in the usual way. However, you should note the funding and departmental deadlines for your chosen course which are given on the website of the University's Graduate Admissions Office.read moreIs it compulsory to place St John’s College as my first choice college?
Is it compulsory to place St John’s College as my first choice college?Not unless you are eligible to be considered in the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships Competition, the Bradlow Scholarship Competition or the Luisa Aldobrandini Studentship Competition in the years when those competitions are active.read moreCan I send my original application or a copy direct to the College?
Can I send my original application or a copy direct to the College?No. The College can only make a decision on the original application after it has been correctly processed by the University's Graduate Admissions Office, Judge Institute, Homerton Site, Clinical School and by the relevant department or faculty.read moreHow long will it take for St John’s to process my application?
How long will it take for St John’s to process my application?We aim to make a decision on applications within ten days of receiving them from the University's Graduate Admissions Office, School of Clinical Medicine, the Judge Business School or the Faculty of Education.read more