HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
Pembroke College, founded in 1347 by Marie de
St Pol, Countess of Pembroke, is proud of its
traditions. The third oldest of the Cambridge
Colleges, it was the first to have its own Chapel.
In the stained-glass windows of our renovated
Library there is evidence of the way we make
light of that history. Located in the heart of the
University City, Pembroke presents a tranquil
environment with varied architectural styles
framing beautiful gardens and open courts.
Openness characterises Pembroke today.
The College is an intimate yet diverse community, Pembroke College has a reputation as a friendly
committed to welcoming staff and students of College, in which Fellows, students and staff work
exceptional talent regardless of their social, together to create an environment in which
cultural or educational background and giving people can excel.
them the benefit of contact with a large and
distinguished Fellowship. Pembroke thrives on It’s a lovely place to work.
conversations, between generations and
disciplines - between undergraduates, graduates
and senior Members, between current staff,
students and our alumni.
Today the College comprises approximately 442
undergraduates, 260 graduate students, 84
Fellows, and around 175 permanent members of
staff. This number is supplemented as necessary
at various times of the year by temporary staff.
Pembroke contributes to teaching and research
across all subjects in the University and is
currently performing very strongly academically.
There are 20 different departments at the College
such as the Catering Department, International
Programmes, Development Office, Gardens, HR,
Finance, Maintenance, Sports Ground and
Maintenance to name a few. There are lots of
opportunities for jobs and career progression.