Cambridge provides students with the opportunity to excel both academically and athletically. Students enjoy training in a high-performance environment whilst also pursuing their studies at one of the world’s leading institutions. Coaches are mindful that academics take priority and create schedules that allow students to reach their full potential both on and off the water. 

“Originally a friend recommended rowing to improve mental health – they were definitely right, and of course it’s improved my physical health too. I’m studying a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience – rowing teaches you many valuable lessons and one of those is to prioritise and that helps me to fit everything in! Rowing has also taught me the importance of kindness, compassion and patience, both towards your teammates and yourself. Sustainable progress and change cannot happen overnight, so it is very important to give yourself room to experiment and time to make these changes. Learning to set boundaries is also important, and supporting one another in high pressure scenarios.”

Carina Graf, Emmanuel

“When I’m working I really try to do my best and make the most of the time I have. Rowing has been beneficial in many ways and one of those is the fact that because you’re always subject to high amounts of pressure it means that generally you’re less stressed because you’re used to it. The stress I have when I race is so much more intense than an exam so it makes it feel relatively easy. It’s also great to have balance and have something else other than your studies. When you study a PhD you can have a  week where you make zero progress, so it’s nice to have something else that goes well – it’s great that the PhD isn’t my whole life.”

Noam Mouelle, Hughes Hall

“I would 100% recommend that anyone interested in rowing should try it out. The College’s novice programmes are very welcoming and great fun! You get to learn an amazing sport while spending time with equally amazing people. Even if you have no previous experience, they will teach you from scratch and there are plenty of novice races for you to get involved in if you want. There is something for everyone with college rowing, from low commitment training where you only have a few sessions each week to more competitive training where you work towards representing your college in big races like Bumps.” 

Carys Earl, Gonville and Caius

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Undergraduate Study

Cambridge offers 30 undergraduate courses, which cover 65 subject areas. You can find out more about the courses available, the admissions process, and Cambridge’s collegiate system at the University’s Undergraduate Courses page. Undergraduates make up a substantial portion of our trialling squad every year, many of whom learn to row at Cambridge.

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Postgraduate Study

Cambridge’s 270 full-time postgraduate courses offer the widest of scopes for your learning. From African Studies to Zoology, Cambridge’s postgraduate courses are taught by world-leading specialists, and the University’s Postgraduate Courses webpage provides information on entry requirements and closing dates.