University of Cambridge

Collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England

The University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, it is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university. The university grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople. The two "ancient universities" share many common features and are often referred to jointly as "Oxbridge".

History

The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209 by scholars who left Oxford after a dispute. The university received a royal charter from Henry III in 1231. Over the centuries, the university has grown to include 31 autonomous colleges and over 150 departments, faculties, and other institutions.

Colleges

The university is composed of 31 colleges, each with its own internal structure and activities. The oldest college is Peterhouse, founded in 1284, and the newest is Robinson College, established in 1977. Each college is an independent institution with its own property and income.

Academic Profile

The University of Cambridge is renowned for its rigorous academic programs and has produced many notable alumni, including Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking. The university is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.

Research

Cambridge is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities and the International Alliance of Research Universities. The university has a strong emphasis on research, with numerous research centers and institutes.

Notable Alumni

The university has educated many prominent figures, including:

• Isaac Newton - Mathematician and physicist
• Charles Darwin - Naturalist and biologist
• Stephen Hawking - Theoretical physicist
• Oliver Cromwell - Military and political leader
• John Maynard Keynes - Economist

Related Pages

• List of colleges of the University of Cambridge
• List of chancellors of the University of Cambridge
• List of Nobel laureates affiliated with the University of Cambridge

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  Mathematical Bridge, Queens' College
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  Cavendish Laboratory
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  Faculty of Education Library
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  Faculty of Law