University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, England, the University of Cambridge is a world-renowned educational institution with a rich history dating back to 1209. It offers a broad range of courses in arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Overview

University of Cambridge is the 2nd oldest university in the English-speaking world and among the world’s foremost research universities. The university's reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by University and College staff. Scholars such as Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking have conducted ground-breaking research here. With 31 colleges and 150 departments, faculties, schools, and other institutions, it's a major player in world's higher education.

Schools & colleges

Explore University of Cambridge's extensive range of specialized programs across diverse schools and colleges.

Christ's College:

  • Biology, Chemistry
  • History, English
  • Churchill College:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Physics, Chemistry
  • Clare College:

  • Music, Art History
  • Sociology, Psychology
  • Corpus Christi College:

  • Classics, Philosophy
  • Biology, Chemistry
  • Downing College:

  • Physics, Chemistry
  • Emmanuel College:

  • Theatre, Music
  • Political Science, Sociology
  • Fitzwilliam College:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Art History, Music
  • Gonville and Caius College:

  • Biology, Physics
  • Homerton College:

  • Education Studies, Childhood Studies
  • Psychology, Sociology
  • Hughes Hall:

  • English, Philosophy
  • Jesus College:

  • Chemistry, Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • King's College:

  • History, English
  • Music, Art History
  • Lucy Cavendish College:

  • Biology, Chemistry
  • Magdalene College:

  • Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
  • Sociology, Social Anthropology
  • Murray Edwards College:

  • Art History, Drama
  • Newnham College:

  • Classics, English Literature
  • Biology, Chemistry
  • Pembroke College:

  • Economics, Political Science
  • Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
  • Peterhouse:

  • Physics, Chemistry
  • History, Philosophy
  • Queens' College:

  • Theatre, Music
  • Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering
  • Robinson College:

  • Chemistry, Physics
  • English, Philosophy
  • St Catharine's College:

  • Psychology, Sociology
  • Art History, Music
  • St Edmund's College:

  • Pharmacology, Biochemistry
  • Theology, Religious Studies
  • St John's College:

  • Chemistry, Biology
  • Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • Selwyn College:

  • Political Science, Anthropology
  • Music, Art History
  • Sidney Sussex College:

  • Biology, Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
  • Trinity College:

  • History, English
  • Trinity Hall:

  • Physics, Chemistry
  • Sociology, Political Science
  • Wolfson College:

  • English, History
  • Sociology, Psychology
  • Department of Health:

  • Medicine, Nursing
  • University Awards

    Highlighting the prestigious awards University of Cambridge has received for excellence in education, research, and service.

    Nobel Prize:

    The Nobel Prize is a set of annual international awards to honor cultural and scientific advances. The University of Cambridge counts as of now 121 Nobel laureates, making it a major center of advanced research and Nobel laureate production.

    Fields Medal:

    Often described as the 'Nobel Prize of Mathematics', the Fields Medal recognizes outstanding mathematical achievement. Several Cambridge mathematicians have received this prestigious award.

    Templeton Prize:

    The Templeton Prize honours individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to exploring life's spiritual dimensions. Multiple scholars from Cambridge have been awarded this honor.

    Wolf Prize:

    The Wolf Prize is given annually to living scientists and artists for achievement in their fields. The University of Cambridge had laureates in the fields of agriculture, chemistry, medicine, physics, and arts.

    Turing Award:

    Also known as the 'Nobel Prize of Computing', the Turing Award is considered one of the most prestigious accolades in the field. It has been awarded to several alumni and faculty members from the university.

    Rankings

    Discover where University of Cambridge ranks nationally and internationally, reflecting its academic and research excellence.

    QS World University Rankings
    2021
    7
    in the world
    QS World University Rankings
    2022
    3
    in the world
    QS World University Rankings
    2023
    2
    in the world

    Famous Alumni

    Meet University of Cambridge's distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions to society and their fields.

    Sir Isaac Newton

    Renowned Physicist and Mathematician

    Regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time, Newton's groundbreaking work in physics, mathematics, and astronomy laid the groundwork for the scientific revolution.

    Charles Darwin

    Famous Naturalist

    Most famous for his work on the theory of evolution, Darwin's contributions to science have had a profound impact on the way we understand the natural world.

    Stephen Hawking

    Influential Physicist

    Stephen Hawking is celebrated for his foundational work in cosmology and theoretical physics, including his work on black holes and his bestselling book, 'A Brief History of Time.'

    John Maynard Keynes

    Esteemed Economist

    John Maynard Keynes was an economist who fundamentally changed economists understanding and approach to macroeconomics and economic policymaking.

    Sir Ian Wilmut

    Pioneer Geneticist

    Famously known for leading the research group that in 1996 first cloned a mammal from an adult somatic cell, a Finnish Dorset lamb named Dolly.

    Contact Information

    Find all essential contact details for admissions and support at University of Cambridge Website: https://www.cam.ac.uk/

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