Peterhouse
Peterhouse is the oldest college of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1284 by Hugh de Balsham, the Bishop of Ely. Located on Trumpington Street in central Cambridge, it operates within the university’s collegiate system and hosts undergraduate and graduate students, fellows, and staff.
Founded during the early development of Cambridge University, Peterhouse has played a long-standing role in the
Governance rests with a Master and a fellowship of senior members, supported by college officers and committees.
Peterhouse emphasizes scholarship and intellectual life. It supports lecturing, seminars, and societies and has produced alumni
In the context of Cambridge University, Peterhouse is notable for its status as the university’s oldest surviving