The University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university, and one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. The university grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. The two English ancient universities share many common features and are often jointly referred to as Oxbridge. In turn, Cambridge-educated John Harvard and other founders would establish Harvard University, inspired by the English model, in the eponymous Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cambridge is formed from a variety of institutions which include 31 semi-autonomous constituent colleges and over 150 academic departments, faculties and other institutions organised into six schools.
| Other name | The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge |
| Motto | Latin: Hinc lucem et pocula sacra |
| Motto (English) | Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts. Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge. |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | c. 1209 |
| Endowment | £7.121 billion (including colleges) |
| Budget | £2.308 billion (excluding colleges) |
| Chancellor | The Lord Sainsbury of Turville |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor Stephen J. Toope |
| Academic staff | 7,913 |
| Administrative staff | 3,615 (excluding colleges) |
| Students | 23,247 (2019) |
| Undergraduates | 12,354 (2019) |
| Postgraduates | 10,893 (2019) |
| Campus | University town, 288 hectares |
| Colours | Cambridge Blue |
| Athletics | The Sporting Blue |
| Affiliations | Russell Group, EUA, G5 Universities, Golden Triangle, LERU, IARU, Universities UK |
About University of Cambridge
The second-oldest university in the English-speaking world after Oxford, this highly esteemed school is home to around 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students yearly.
Achievement of University of Cambridge
Each of colleges in the university are self-governing institutions with their own private endowments and property.
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Latest information about University of Cambridge updated on July 28 2021.
