University of Cambridge: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #7 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #1 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Cambridge |
| #1 of 1,216 | For History |
| Top1-3 | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 21%
- Enrollment
- 22,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.cam.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 22,500 |
| Full time employee | 5,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 5:1 |
Publications & Citations
University of Cambridge majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3080 | 77808 |
| 1992 | 3373 | 87675 |
| 1993 | 3705 | 90470 |
| 1994 | 3863 | 99998 |
| 1995 | 4076 | 111428 |
| 1996 | 4277 | 123346 |
| 1997 | 4550 | 138607 |
| 1998 | 4829 | 157064 |
| 1999 | 4970 | 177902 |
| 2000 | 5403 | 199224 |
| 2001 | 5501 | 222653 |
| 2002 | 5570 | 254460 |
| 2003 | 5942 | 283097 |
| 2004 | 6518 | 319329 |
| 2005 | 6968 | 361731 |
| 2006 | 7466 | 403740 |
| 2007 | 7606 | 450025 |
| 2008 | 8404 | 499843 |
| 2009 | 9040 | 564468 |
| 2010 | 9218 | 621218 |
| 2011 | 10042 | 700263 |
| 2012 | 10876 | 784990 |
| 2013 | 11332 | 870261 |
| 2014 | 11925 | 926393 |
| 2015 | 12659 | 982576 |
| 2016 | 13212 | 997409 |
| 2017 | 13633 | 1055730 |
| 2018 | 13909 | 1072386 |
| 2019 | 15358 | 1192051 |
| 2020 | 17197 | 1390427 |
| 2021 | 17520 | 1514562 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $13,750 | $8,750 |
| International students | $20,000 | $16,250 |
The University of Cambridge has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine Arts |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Architecture, Asian Studies, Astronomy and Space Science, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Celtic Languages and Studies, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, French, Genetics, Geography, German, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, History, International Studies, Italian, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Medicine, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Neurosciences, Nordic Studies, Oncology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Studies, Slavic Languages, Sociology, Spanish, Surgery, Theology, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
University of Cambridge alumni
-
Stephen Hawking
- Enrolled in the University of Cambridge
- 1962-1966 graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- theoretical physicistcosmologistwriter
- Biography
-
Stephen William Hawking was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author who, at the time of his death, was director of research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology at the University of Cambridge. Between 1979 and 2009, he was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge.
-
Isaac Newton
- Occupations
- mathematicianphilosopher
- Biography
-
Sir Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author (described in his time as a "natural philosopher") widely recognised as one of the greatest mathematicians and physicists of all time and among the most influential scientists. He was a key figure in the philosophical revolution known as the Enlightenment. His book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), first published in 1687, established classical mechanics. Newton also made seminal contributions to optics, and shares credit with German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz for developing infinitesimal calculus.
-
Charles Darwin
- Enrolled in the University of Cambridge
- In 1828 studied theology
- Occupations
- geologistexplorertravel writerethologistentomologist
- Biography
-
Charles Robert Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. His proposition that all species of life have descended from common ancestors is now widely accepted and considered a fundamental concept in science. In a joint publication with Alfred Russel Wallace, he introduced his scientific theory that this branching pattern of evolution resulted from a process that he called natural selection, in which the struggle for existence has a similar effect to the artificial selection involved in selective breeding. Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history, and he was honoured by burial in Westminster Abbey.
-
Alan Turing
- Occupations
- computer scientistcryptographer
- Biography
-
Alan Mathison Turing was an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher, and theoretical biologist. Turing was highly influential in the development of theoretical computer science, providing a formalisation of the concepts of algorithm and computation with the Turing machine, which can be considered a model of a general-purpose computer. He is widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
General info
| Founded | 1209 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Privy Council |
| Motto | Hinc lucem et pocula sacra From here, light and sacred draughts |
| Colors | cambridge blue |
| Academic structure | School of Arts and Humanities School of Biological Sciences School of Clinical Medicine School of Humanities and Social Sciences School of Physical Sciences School of Technology |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) European University Association (EUA) International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) League of European Research Universities (LERU) Coimbra GroupRussell Group Universities UK |
Location and Contacts
| Address | The Old Schools, Trinity Lane Cambridge, East of England, CB2 1TN United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 124,000 |
| Phone | +44 (1223) 337 733 |
| Fax | +44 (1223) 332 332 |