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Summary
The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209. It has a global reputation for outstanding academic achievement and world-class original research and boasts numerous historic buildings. The university is formed of 31 colleges. Students can choose to apply to a specific college which will remain their base throughout their studies, providing accommodation as well as academic and pastoral support.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate61%Postgraduate39%
Study mode
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Full-time90%Part-time10%
Student population LARGE
- 15,001–25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK68%International21%EU11%
Student gender
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Male 51%Female 49%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
1st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10001000 100%1st
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Entry standards
/ Max 212209 98%3rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 4n/a -
Research quality
/ Max 43.53 88%2nd
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Research intensity
/ Max 11.00 100%1st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252917 88%7th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 22261181 53%8th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.311.64th
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Continuation
/ Max 10099.3 99%1st
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10093.1 93%2nd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10083.5 84%5th
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Subject League Tables 2025
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Linguistics
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Materials Technology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Sociology
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
- Veterinary Medicine
Overall ranking
2nd out of 24
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Anthropology ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10098.1 98%2nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 196194 99%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 4n/a -
Research quality
/ Max 43.02 76%21st
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Continuation
/ Max 10099.3 99%4th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10090.0 90%2nd
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
University of Cambridge is proud of its high-quality research, teaching and facilities; have a look at where it ranks on our league tables and see how its strengths could match what you are looking for from your university experience. There are also many clubs and societies to join – from sports clubs to academic interest, hobbies to political and religious societies. Whatever your interest, University of Cambridge is keen to help you develop and reach your full potential.
Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.
The University of Cambridge is a collegiate university, with individual colleges offering accommodation within walking or cycling distance of the university. Most undergraduate students will offered accommodation by their college for the duration of their studies. Rooms can be made accessible for disabled students – most will be en suite.