University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest and leading universities in the world. According to the 2010 edition of the Times Higher Education-Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, Cambridge University is the best university in the world, replacing Harvard University, which held the top spot the previous year.http://www.topuniversities.com/university/95/university-of-cambridge About eight centuries old, Cambridge, the second oldest university in the United Kingdom, slightly suffers from a reputation that it is reserved for the "posh" type. However, the university encourages people from all backgrounds to apply for admission.http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2009/may/10/universityguide-uni-cambridge

The 31 Colleges of University of Cambridge

Composed of 31 colleges and more than 150 departments, schools, faculties and other institutions, University of Cambridge claims to be a self-governed community of scholars. Each of the colleges operates independently with its own income and property. They also select students and staff, subject to university regulations. The colleges and the university cooperate in the teaching of students, and the university awards the degrees.http://www.topuniversities.com/university/95/university-of-cambridge Every college has its own mini-union that looks after its own students' well-being. The 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge enjoy one of the six copyright libraries in the UK.http://www.push.co.uk/University-of-Cambridge

College Life at the University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge students are encouraged to be part of their specific college community. This facilitates the free exchange of ideas, which has spawned new companies. The colleges of Trinity and St John's have set up science parks to host startups, making University of Cambridge known as a center of technology and innovation. Museums abound at Cambridge. Staff and student clubs and societies organize most of the sporting and cultural activities.http://www.topuniversities.com/university/95/university-of-cambridge Behind the institution's classic university facade lies a strong work ethic. Eight-week academic terms do not leave much time for slacking. Yet University of Cambridge students can also party, especially during May Week, which marks the end of the academic year. Cambridge boasts of the largest LGBT organization in Great Britain.http://www.push.co.uk/University-of-Cambridge

University of Cambridge and Students

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Views of University of Cambridge are seen and some of its students are interviewed in this short documentary on the university. Medieval architecture predominates the center of the campus. Several students say what their major is and what grades they received in high school. Two students also share their experience of the admission application interview.