Things You Should Know About The University of Cambridge

Cambridge University is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world and is ranked among the top five in the world. Cambridge University is a member of the Russell Group, a network of British institutions focused on research. It is also a member of the Coimbra Group, Europe's largest university organisation, as well as the Association of European Research Universities and the International Association of Research Universities. Cambridge University is also considered to be a component of the “Golden Triangle”, a geographic cluster of outstanding research universities.

Cambridge Institution, is an  associated college university, does not have a campus, which is unique. In actuality, Cambridge University is a confederation of 31 self-governing universities. Each college is essentially autonomous, but is affiliated with Cambridge. Each college hires its own professors and staff. Colleges make decisions on which students to admit. They supervise undergraduate students and are in charge of student and staff housing as well as their well-being. Choosing the appropriate institution is critical for ensuring that the student gets accepted and receives the proper education.

Trinity College in Cambridge alone has more Nobel laureates than France, and Cambridge now has 89 Nobel laureates, outnumbering all other universities. Trinity College has more Nobel laureates than the whole country of France. Cambridge University is also the country's third largest landowner, after only the Queen and the Church of England.

Services for International Students

Colleges are students' primary point of contact, and orientation arrangements differ. Furthermore, student societies and voluntary alumni groups assist students in a wide range of disciplines by arranging activities throughout September to help students integrate and promote university life.

At the start of each academic year, the International Student Team hosts an orientation event to give information about the institution as well as the opportunity to meet other international students.

This organization also includes international students at Cambridge University. The club welcomes incoming international students to the institution from the moment they arrive in town and organizes social activities for them to attend throughout the year. Cambridge University now has 1,300 foreign students from 65 nations studying there.

Ranking

Ranked #1 in Times University Guide 2020

Ranked #1 in Guardian University Guide 2020

2021 Ranked 7th in QS World University Rankings

Ranked #3 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

According to the most recent Research Excellence Framework, Cambridge University fared well. Its services are rated "world-leading" or "internationally outstanding" in 87 percent of cases.

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided individually for each college and is rather varied. Most colleges have residences and flats in Cambridge, but students are housed in dormitories throughout the three-year term of undergraduate study. The Accommodation Service also helps students find private housing.

Location

Cambridge is a major town in Cambridgeshire, approximately 80 kilometers north of London. This city is dominated by university buildings, which have existed for almost 800 years. Because Cambridge is a tiny city, nearly all colleges and departments are located in the heart of the city. While a shuttle service connects the institutions, Cambridge is also known as one of the most bike-friendly towns in the country.

Cambridge is served by four main airports: Stansted, Luton, Heathrow, and Gatwick. The National Express bus service connects these four airports to Cambridge. You may also take the train, which leaves from London and takes approximately an hour.