Cambridge at a glance

The University of Cambridge has more than 20,000 students, from 140 countries. Find out more about our unique institution.

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How the University and Colleges work

There are 31 Colleges, six Schools and over 150 Faculties and Departments that make up the University of Cambridge, covering a vast array of subjects and specialised areas of research. Find out how we work together.

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Term dates

Cambridge's Academic Year commences on 1 October and finishes on 30 September.

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History

The University of Cambridge has been at the forefront of academic study and research for over eight centuries. Here is a selection of our discoveries and innovations since 1209.

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Legacies of enslavement

Understanding our past and shaping our future - legacies of enslavement form a part of who we are today, and inform what we wish to achieve. We can never rewrite history, nor do away with our heritage, but we can try to address prevailing inequalities.

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Mission and core values

The University's mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

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