University of Cambridge

Cambridge University founded in 1209 is recognized in the top four oldest surviving universities around the world. Cambridge University is considered one of the prominent public research universities. This University is deemed the wealthiest university in Europe. It is a collegiate comprising 31 independent colleges, six schools with over 150 departments and faculties. The University is a prestigious member of G5, the International alliance of research universities, the Russell group of British Universities, and the League of European Research Universities.

Cambridge University has been ranked in the top 5 universities worldwide, according to Times Higher Education. It ranks at the number one position within the United Kingdom. The QS world university ranking system has ranked Cambridge University as the top 3 Universities around the world to study in. Over 90% of all Cambridge graduates are employed every year. The University itself is a global institution comprising of students from more than 147 countries. The university offers various disciplines for students at the undergraduate as well as post-graduate level. The disciplines include humanities and social sciences, technology, physical sciences, arts and humanities, and biological sciences to mention a few.

• The curriculum at Cambridge University is recognized as a global standard of education accepted by employers and universities around the world.
• The qualification gained at Cambridge University is acknowledged and recognized worldwide.
• The teaching and learning facilities at the University are outstanding, and every year over 1000s of training events are organized on the campus.
• Alongside the academics, Cambridge University offers exposure and a high standard of knowledge to students through its well-recognized museums.
• Cambridge University's departments are known around the world for their research intensity and inventiveness, as well as their substantial contributions to the academic area. Every student is assigned a supervisor who supports their research program and keeps track of his or her progress in that department.
• The renowned graduates of Cambridge University include some of the top names in the world of art and academia.

Career services

The University helps its students explore their career options through the alumni careers connect. Along with exploring different options, the University assists students in applying for different jobs. The students are provided support with building CVs and cover letters, developing their interview skills, psychometric tests, filling application forms, and brushing on their negotiation skills. Students are offered jobs on Handshake a platform for University students to find jobs and work experience in jobs that are verified by the University. The University has built a network with different recruitment agencies that enable students to explore their career options. Also, the students can enroll themselves under the Cambridge Internship Schemes where unpaid or low-paid internships are available for undergraduate and Ph.D. students.

Success Rate

 According to the statistics published by the Higher Education Statistic Agency, Cambridge University graduates have an employability rate of 95.2%.

Notable Alumni

Some notable alumni of Cambridge University are:

• Charles Darwin (English naturalist and geologist)
• Charles (Prince of Wales)
• Hugh Laurie (English actor)
• Stephen Hawking (Cosmologist)
• Isaac Newton (Philosopher)
• Ernest Rutherford (Father of nuclear physics)
• Arthur Eddington (Astronomer)
• Deng Yaping (World table tennis champion)
• Oliver Cromwell (Lord protector of England)

Student services

The University provides every kind of support to the students through their student service centre. The University also offers services through their disability resource centre, students’ operations team, education quality and policy office services, counselling services and career services. 

Library

The library services provided by Cambridge University are recognised worldwide and students are offered a blend of physical and digital resources for their studies and their research projects. Students can access 1.2 million e-books, 400 databases and 13000 e-journal articles. Along with the main collections of 8 million books, the library comprises a special collection of books from around the world.

Accommodation

The University offers on campus and off-campus housing facilities for its students. The campus consists of flats and small houses around the entire Cambridge city. Along with the university accommodation, the main campus also offers private accommodation in the form of rooms, flats and studio apartments and garden annexes. Besides, the University offers serviced apartments and guesthouses for students looking for short-term accommodation.

Sports facilities and clubs

The University provides its students with a sports centre equipped with different sports facilities such as gym membership, squash courts alongside the five courts it has and a sports hall. The campus comprises of a hockey ground, tennis court and cricket grounds for the students.

Medical services

The University provides medical services to the students in the form of mental and physical well-being. All students at the University are required to register with general practitioners to enrol in United Kingdom National Health Service.

Catering services

The University offers catering services in the form of numerous university cafes including whale café, west café, Greenwich house café and many other catering services.