Studying and living at Westminster
Living as part of a Christian community
As a confessional theological college, studying and living at Westminster differs from traditional college accommodation in our desire to foster an intentional and supportive Christian community among all the students studying at the college.
As well as students undertaking their first degree, there are also mature students training to be URC minsters and research students living in or near the college, including doctoral students studying theology at Cambridge University.
As part of their contribution to the community, a number of the doctoral students have a role in fostering intentional community by providing academic coaching, a listening ear, and a big sister presence for our undergraduate students, under the guidance of our Director of Studies, Dr Alison Gray.
The accommodation
Located in the heart of Cambridge, Westminster College can offer half board accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying with Westminster.
The College offers bright and airy study-bedrooms. All our rooms are en-suite with stairs or lift access over the three floors. With Wi-Fi throughout, all our rooms are fitted out with bed, storage, desks and chairs.
The City Centre and the CU Library are within a 3-minute walk of the College.
A suggested list of what to bring, as a student living in the college, can be obtained from the tutorial office.
Please note: breakfast and lunch are provided during the weekdays only (Monday to Friday). Students have access to a kitchen and eating area for evening meals and weekends. Students also have the opportunity to eat evening meals in the college, and have meals at weekends, when these are provided for college functions.
Rates (termly) 2024-2025
39 weeks half board (academic year): £7,280
28 weeks (term time only): £5,230
Please note – Rooms are available on a first come basis. We only have one adaptable room located on the ground floor available on long-term basis, it is charged at the medium rate.
Facilities on-site
Bike shed in secure compound and racks around the College are available to store your bike.
Broadband is included.
For students with a car, there is a limited amount of car permits available each year at the beginning of the academic year (£125), these can be purchased from Reception (£15 per month).
The Common room has a small TV and DVD player.
Each student will be issued a key fob to access the building 24 hours. There is a £25 charge refundable on return.
Our Chapel is opened to all students during term time and morning worship takes place at 8.30am, Monday to Friday.
Communal kitchens are available with space to dine on the first floor and additional lockable storage.
Our Laundry room is on the ground floor of the East Wing, there is a coin-operated laundry for use with irons and an ironing area (Wash: £2.60 and Dry: £1.50). You will find clothing horses to hang your washing.
Extra lockers are available on request from Reception.
Individual and lockable pigeonhole are located in the Reception lobby for personal mail at reception, accessible 24 hours.
Reception is open every day from 8am to 6pm with on site security from 6pm to midnight and then patrols through the night.
Terms and Conditions
Student accommodation will be available during term time only for 28 weeks in total across the year, or across the academic year for 39 weeks in total across the year. Students will need to fully vacate their room outside this time.
Proof of photo ID, residency or eligibility to stay in the UK will be required.
Students will be preferably charged termly at the beginning of each terms, payment must be received within 7 days by bank transfer.
Further information
Please click this link to find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
For further information on studying and living at Westminster, as part of an intentional Christian community, please contact Dr Alison Gray.
To book your room, please contact the Tutorial Office (or on 01223 33 06 49).
We are proud that our Student Accommodation is ANUK accredited.
