Cambridge University The mission of the University of Cambridge is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research at the highest international levels of excellence. The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. There are 31 Colleges in Cambridge. Each College is an independent institution with its own property and income. Cambridge University’s reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known world-wide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges. Its reputation is endorsed by the Quality Assurance Agency and by other external reviewers of learning and teaching, such as External Examiners.
