Clare Hall was established in 1966 by Clare College. It became a wholly independent college with a Royal Charter in 1985 and is now one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge providing an academic home for around 200 students, some 60 Fellows, a large number of visiting academics and 67 staff. There are more than 150 rooms and flats on site.

It is one of two dedicated graduate colleges in Cambridge, conceived by its founders as an institute for advanced study on the Princeton model, made up of Official, Professorial and Research Fellows, some 40 visiting academics and our Graduate Students. The College membership is very international, ethnically diverse, and actively promotes the inclusion of families.  Together with its egalitarian ethos, this helps to create a very productive and agreeable working environment. 

The College sits in peaceful surroundings to the west of the Backs, along the South side of Herschel Road, consisting of two sites, the main College buildings and West Court.

All staff may enjoy free lunches while at work and kitchens are open. Clare Hall also offers life assurance; a health cash plan; cycle-to-work scheme; free parking (subject to availability); use of our gym and indoor heated swimming pool; and a contributory pension scheme.