Girton College

Girton College, the most notable college for women in England, was instituted at Hitchin in 1869, but removed to Girton, near Cambridge, in 1873. Instruction is given in divinity, modern languages, classics, mathematics, moral science, natural science (including physiology and chemistry), history, vocal music. There are about thirty lecturers, mostly connected with Cambridge University. The mistress and five resident lecturers are ladies. The students, who number above 100, are admitted after an entrance examination; the ordinary course extends over three years, half of each year being spent in college. 'Degree Certificates' are granted to those who satisfy their examiners as to their proficiency according to the standard of the examinations for the B.A. of Cambridge University; £35 per term covers all college charges.