University of Cambridge

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world rank  17

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University Overview

Established in 1209, University of Cambridge is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East of England. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Cambridge is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Cambridge offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 814 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this UK higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. University of Cambridge also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym
Founded 1209
Motto Hinc lucem et pocula sacra
From here, light and sacred draughts
Colours Cambridge blue

University Location

Address The Old Schools, Trinity Lane
Cambridge
CB2 1TN East of England
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (1223) 337 733
Fax +44 (1223) 332 332

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
12,500-15,000 US$
(9,200-11,000 Euro)
7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)
International
students
over 20,000 US$
(14,700 Euro)
15,000-17,500 US$
(11,000-12,900 Euro)

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 10-20%
Admission Office Fitzwilliam House
Cambridge CB2 1QY
(1223) 333 308

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 20,000-24,999
Academic Staff over-5,000
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Trimesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of Cambridge's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Not reported
Academic Counseling Not reported
Career Services Not reported
Institutional Hospital Yes

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Privy Council


Year of first Accreditation

1231


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD-EQUIS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU)
  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)
  • Coimbra GroupRussell Group
  • Universities UK

Academic Structure


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Online Courses

Open Education Global

Not reported


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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023