University of Cambridge guide
The University of Cambridge is the third-oldest university in the world, having been formed in the early 13th century. It is renowned as one of the world's foremost academic institutions.
Courses and teaching
The Natural Sciences is one of the most popular subject areas. University of Cambridge courses (triposes) are divided into two parts. Each part lasts one or two years. Students must pass exams in both parts to achieve Honours. Engineering and some science subjects also have a fourth year, part III, which leads to an MEng or MSci degree.
Costs
All undergraduate courses at Cambridge cost £9,250 per annum.
Student life
Entertainment-wise, there is plenty to do in Cambridge. There are four theatres, three cinemas and two entertainment venues – both of which hold regular big-name events and maintain lively event programmes throughout the year. Even discounting the college and university bars, there are more than 100 pubs within the city's four walls as well as several nightclubs.
Facilities
The University of Cambridge's 31 colleges are based in and around the historic city of Cambridge.
Accommodation
Most students choose to remain in college for longer than their first year, and halls of residence are priced between £105-£185 per week. Basic self-catering facilities are available, but many students opt for accommodation arrangements where meal plans are incorporated into the price of rent.
Education
The University of Cambridge has 114 libraries. Each college has its own library, and there are also nine specialist museums and collections owned by the university, as well as a botanical garden.
Sport
Most of the colleges have their own range of facilities catering for all traditional team games. Many have their own gym and provide indoor facilities for squash and badminton.
Colleges
Christ's College | Churchill College | Clare College | Clare Hall |Corpus Christi College | Darwin College | Downing College |Emmanuel College | Fitzwilliam College | Girton College | Gonville & Caius College | Homerton College | Hughes Hall | Jesus College |King's College | Lucy Cavendish College | Magdalene College |Murray Edwards College | Newnham College | Pembroke College |Peterhouse | Queens' College | Robinson College | St Catharine's College | St Edmund's College | St John's College | Selwyn College| Sidney Sussex College | Trinity College | Trinity Hall | Wolfson College
Other
92 affiliates of the University of Cambridge have won the Nobel Prize since 1904.
Transport
Cycling is probably the main form of transport for most students, aided by the compact and flat nature of the city centre, but if that doesn't appeal there are other options.
Train
Cambridge is well-connected by train services and the station is roughly one mile from the city centre, or a 20 minute walk away. There are also frequent bus services to and from the station and the city centre. It is advisable for students to take advantage of the 16-25 railcard for cheaper fares across the country.
Bus
Cambridge bus station is centrally located and it is well-served by National Express coach services, as well as acting as a central point for many local bus routes.
Air
There is a direct rail link to Stansted airport from Cambridge station, or a slightly longer bus journey will take students to Luton, Heathrow or Gatwick airports.
Contact information
Website: www.cam.ac.uk
Telephone: 01223 337733
Address: University of Cambridge, The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TN.
