University of Cambridge

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The University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, Cambridge is the second-oldest University in the English-speaking world and its 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 standard features and are often referred to jointly as "Oxbridge."
With more than 18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, nearly 9,000 staff, 31 Colleges, 150 Departments, Faculties, Schools, and other institutions, no two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge. At the heart of this confederation of Departments, Schools, Faculties, and Colleges are a central administration team. It is small because the Colleges are self-governing, and the teaching staff carries out much of Cambridge's daily administration.
The University of Cambridge is rich in history - its famous Colleges and University buildings attract visitors from all over the world. The University's museums and collections also hold many treasures, which give an exciting insight into some of the scholarly activities, both past, and present, of the University's academics and students.
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centers and a self-governed community of scholars. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known worldwide. It reflects the intellectual achievement of its students and the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges.
Many of the University's customs and unusual terminology can be traced to roots in the early years of the University's long history. This booklet looks to the past to find the origins of much distinctive in the University of today.
At the heart of this confederation of Departments, Schools, Faculties, and Colleges are a central administration team. It is small because the Colleges are self-governing, and the teaching staff carries out much of Cambridge's daily administration.

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