Pembroke-King's Programme

The Pembroke-King’s Programme (PKP) offers an exceptional opportunity for outstanding undergraduates to experience Cambridge student life over eight weeks, the length of a regular undergraduate term. Many of the students on this programme have traditionally come from leading US universities, but since 2010 Pembroke has welcomed applications from students at universities around the world.

Living in Pembroke or King’s Colleges, students choose three courses from the around forty-five on offer, including courses in the arts, social sciences, business and management, humanities and sciences. All courses are academically 'Cambridge' in style, content and standard. Students can also apply to take a supervision, in which an individual student meets with a professor weekly to work on a series of research-based papers, or a longer dissertation, in the student’s major subject area.

Outside the classroom, a diverse and fun range of social, cultural and sporting activities is on offer, together with exciting travel options around the UK and Europe. Included in the programme costs are tuition fees for three courses, usually worth 9-12 credits, housing in Pembroke or King’s College accommodation, a partial meal plan and Formal Halls, a four-day visit to Edinburgh and a daytrip to London. Four scholarships covering the full tuition fee are also available.

Applications are welcomed from students at US and other overseas universities who can demonstrate proficiency in English. Competition for places is intense, so early application is advised.

To learn more about the programme and student life in Cambridge visit the links on the sidebar, download the PKP 2012 brochure, join our Facebook Fan Page, follow us on Twitter or read the blogs written last summer by Claire, Jordan, and Kim!