Sidney Sussex College, University Of Cambridge

Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge

Sidney Sussex was founded in 1596 by Lady Frances Sidney, Countess of Sussex. Known affectionately as Sidney by its students, the College has a distinguished history which is apparent in its buildings, extensive gardens and roster of members, past and present. Among these, Sidney Sussex can count politicians and statesmen, five Nobel Prize winners, wartime code breakers, Grammy Award-winning musicians, film and opera directors, novelists and TV personalities. Today, students find themselves part of a thriving close-knit community, where academic excellence, motivation and participation are highly valued. This is a place where students feel at home at once and make friends forever.