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1 de sept. de 2020 · A virtual tour of Downing College at the University of Cambridge, by Lamorna, one of our current Undergraduate students.Find out more about key places and sp...
Founded in 1800, through a bequest made by Sir George Downing 3rd Baronet, the Downing College Charter granted a perpetual college for students in ‘Law, physic and the other useful arts and learning’. Known as the 'newest of the old and oldest of the new', the College was the 17th to be founded within the University of Cambridge, after a ...
Downing College follows the advice given by the University of Cambridge to applicants . Our admissions process is holistic: no single part is viewed in isolation or weighted more than another. We consider each application on its own merits and in its own context. This section provides more information about each part of the application process.
Downing College, which was the only college to be added to the University of Cambridge between 1596 and 1869, remains today one of the best higher education institutions in the country. With internationally renowned alumni, an incredible reputation for teaching and research as well as a strong sense of community on campus, it is difficult for some, to think of a more ideal place to complete ...
Downing College provides just over 400 rooms for undergraduates and accommodation for over 190 postgraduates, including rooms and some flats. We have seven rooms which have been adapted for students with disabilities; five rooms are suitable for wheelchair users, and two rooms have facilities for students with hearing impairments. Each of our ...
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Downing College was founded by Sir George Downing, 3rd Baronet. Much of the family's wealth was generated in the 17th century through the governmental career of his grandfather Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet, who served Cromwell and Charles II as well as building 10 Downing Street, the London home of the Prime Minister.
