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Corpus Christi College was founded in 1352. We provide a stimulating academic and residential environment, both on the site of our original foundation in the heart of the city, and amidst one of the most beautiful gardens in Cambridge at Leckhampton. Read more.
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Corpus Christi College (full name: "The College of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary", often shortened to "Corpus") is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. From the late 14th century to the early 19th century it was also commonly known as St Benet's College .
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As an undergraduate you are guaranteed private accommodation for the duration of your course, possibly in one of our charming medieval courtyards.
Our students have access to 2 College libraries: 1. the Taylor library, dedicated to undergraduates 2. the Parker library, a treasure trove of world-famous, gorgeous illuminated manuscripts Lunch and dinner are served in our spacious dining halls and we have two student café/bars. We have a chapel choir and a unique studio theatre, the Corpus Playr...
Corpus has 2 main sites: 1. Old House in the heart of the historic city, close to lecture halls, libraries and student facilities 2. Leckhampton, a spacious site with extensive gardens, tennis courts, sports grounds, and a gym The academic progress and the wellbeing of our students are our top priorities. We offer: 1. outstanding teaching by our Fe...
Corpus Christi College. Our lively community of scholars and students is located near the main university and city centre, just minutes from undergraduate lecture halls and libraries.
6 days ago · Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, was founded in 1352 by the religious Guilds of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary, making it the only college in Oxford or Cambridge to be established by the town's citizens.
- Robert Masters
- 2011
Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, was founded in 1352 by the religious Guilds of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary, making it the only college in Oxford or Cambridge to be established by the town's citizens.
Corpus Christi College (full name: The College of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary) is one of the colleges of the University of Cambridge, England. It was built in 1352 and is special because it was created by local people living in Cambridge, not by royals or nobles as most of the other colleges.