Membership Benefits - The Cambridge Union

Being challenged is what this society is all about

Be part of history when you become a member of The Cambridge Union, the world oldest debate society and largest society in Cambridge. Watch live debates, receive a discount at The Orator and much more...

Access to live debates and guest speakers

Membership of the Cambridge Union Society entitles you to various discounts and offers with The Orator and local businesses and access to all events in the Union including debates, speakers and social events.

Reciprocal Memberships

Members wishing to explore these exceptional venues are encouraged to contact the Vice-President at vicepresident@cus.org for a Letter of Introduction and more detailed information about the agreements. Please include your membership number and intended visit dates in your request.

London

The National Liberal Club
The Lansdowne Club
The Century Club

UK & Ireland

The Oxford Union Society, Oxford
The Durham Union Society, Durham
Trinity College Historical Society, Dublin
University of St. Andrews Union Debating Society, St Andrews
The Dublin Philosophical Society, Dublin
The Clifton Club, Bristol
The Cardiff and County Club, Cardiff
The Norfolk Club, Norwich
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh
The Hove Club, Brighton
The Ipswich & Suffolk Club
The Bury St Edmunds & Farmers Club, Bury Saint Edmunds

Europe (Outside of UK)

The Union International Club, Frankfurt
The Circolo Bononia, Bologna
The Grémio Literário, Lisboa
The Business Club Hamburg, Hamburg
The Übersee Club, Hamburg (special provisions)
The Residence Exclusive Club, Sofia
The Buyuk Kulup Cercle D’Orient, Istanbul
Club International e.V., Leipzig

United States & Canada

The Yale Political Union, New Haven
The National Democratic Club, Washington D.C.
The Montauk Club, New York City
The National Club, Toronto
The Halifax Club, Halifax, Canada
The Saskatoon Club, Saskatoon
The Cypress Club, Medicine Hat
The Vancouver Club, Vancouver
The Forest & Stream Club, Montreal
The Athenaeum, Pasadena
The King Hussein Club, Amman
The Foreign Correspondents Club, Hong Kong

Rest of the World

The Capital Club Dubai, Dubai
The Abbottabad Club, Abbottabad
The Rand Club, Johannesburg
The Yokohama Country and Athletic Club, Yokohama
The Uruguay Club, Montevideo
The Bowring Institute, Bengaluru

Never miss a debate with live streaming

Can’t make a debate? Members get exclusive access to the membership area of the website which includes our live streaming service.

Exclusive discount at
The Orator bar & restaurant

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 a 20% discount (excluding pre-existing offers).

Check out what The Orator has to offer:

A place for study and reflection

The Keynes Library is open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm and is a great place to study. The room boasts high ceilings and a view onto the Union’s garden courtyard. Please ensure you check in with reception upon arrival as the room is sometimes in use for private events.

Special offers and rates
on room hire

Your membership entitles you to discounts on room hire. The Union offers flexible facilities and a number of different spaces suitable for small meetings through to large conferences, weddings, dinners and more.

Our onsite event management team are always happy to help.

Defend the right for free speech

Being part of the Cambridge Union. Only life members have voting rights to the society, ability to stand for election to any Committee and access to use Student lounges and offices.

Explore your new home

The Cambridge Union’s building is hidden away in the centre of Cambridge. The beautiful Waterhouse structure is set back from the road behind the famous Round Church with a secluded garden leading to our main entrance.

First Floor

Ground Floor

Cellar

Become a
member today.

Join Cambridge’s largest student society today for the opportunity to see world-class speakers and debaters as well as many other member benefits.

Being challenged is what this society is all about

Be part of history when you become a member of The Cambridge Union, the world oldest debate society and largest society in Cambridge. Watch live debates, receive a discount at The Orator and much more...

Access to live debates and guest speakers