Since its foundation in 1869, Girton College has led the way in educational empowerment. The College was founded as the UK’s first residential institution for the higher education of women and was part of an unstoppable global movement for full participation of women in political, professional and scholarly life. Girton has been fully mixed since 1979 and remains an inclusive, diverse, and supportive community that strives for excellence. The College has a long history of working to open access to a world class education for under-represented communities.
Girton is a relaxed, friendly and close-knit college set in 50 acres of greenbelt that provides a stimulating environment for its students, staff and Fellows. The College offers a holistic educational experience that combines academic rigour with a vibrant social scene as well as excellent welfare provision. It has some 120 Fellows in all, around 80 of whom are fully involved in day-to-day governance, teaching and research. In addition, the College depends on the hard work of over 135 administrative and operational staff who ensure the smooth running of Girton’s buildings, services and its estate. Currently, the student community comprises 537 undergraduates and 330 postgraduates.