Join the most historic union in the world
Join Cambridge’s largest student society today for the opportunity to see world-class speakers and debaters as well as many other member benefits. Not a student? Don't worry, there are lots of ways you can get involved and be part of our history with Open Memberships and more.
In the past the Society has hosted such great figures as Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt and the current Dalai Lama, and it continues to provide Cambridge students with the opportunity to meet and question the people that shape our world, and has grown into the central forum for student discussion in Cambridge.
Our public debates and guest speakers continue to generate passionate student engagement, and our university and school debating competitions remain the largest and most prestigious in the country.
Something for everyone
The Union has a huge amount to offer everyone whether you are a student or member of the public, so make sure you don’t miss out.
All current and former students and staff of the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University, Judge Business School and the BPP Law School are eligible to join.
There are four types of membership available to buy:
Life
Students, Current
& Alumni
The most common way to join us: for those who have attended or worked at either University in Cambridge giving full membership rights for your entire time at Cambridge, and beyond –with many of our life members returning to our events years after they’ve graduated.
Annual
Students, Current
& Alumni
Ideally suited for post graduate course students. Annual Members have all membership rights of a full member for a year.
£140
Access
Undergraduate
Students
This is the same as the life membership, but offered at lower rate for those in receipt of Cambridge University Bursary or Anglia Ruskin University Bursary. From £130, we offer three tiers of discount, depending on household income.
Open
Members of the
Public
Designed to provide access to interested members of the public who wish to support The Union and gain access to selected events and discounts for one year.
What are the benefits
of being a member?
Membership of the Cambridge Union Society entitles you to various discounts and offers with The Orator as well access to all events in the Union including debates, speakers and social events.
Benefits also include exclusive access to the membership area of the website which includes our live streaming service. Life members have voting rights to the society as well as the option to stand for election.
We are open to all
For years The Cambridge Union has been a closed doors society, however we are delighted to now offer an Open membership option for members of the public who wish to support The Union and gain access to selected events.
This is a truly unique experience where you will be able to walk the halls of greatness and experience live debates and guests speaker events.
Coming up...
Food & Drink
Open To The Public
Student Social
Open To The Public
Volunteering your time, volunteering your political voice, even in your twenties, is a great thing.
– Bill Gates, at the Union 7th October, 2019
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More than a
Union bar.
Your Union bar and restaurant, The Orator is a central hub of activity with events taking place throughout the week and is a beautiful place to sit and work (wi-fi is free) or just chat with friends. Your membership also entitles you to some great discounts so be sure to check it out.
Not just for
debating.
With the Cellars recently refurbished, the Union has become a central venue for hosting a wide variety of events. From historic rooms to newly refurbished cellar bar, rooms can be booked at a discounted rate by Union members. For more information on room bookings please get in touch.
