Latin: Universitas Cantabrigiensis | |
Motto | Hinc lucem et pocula sacra (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts Non-literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge |
Type | Public research university |
Established | c. 1209 |
Endowment | £6.441 billion (including colleges) (as of 31 July 2018[update]) |
Budget | £1.965 billion (excluding colleges) |
Chancellor | David Sainsbury, Baron Sainsbury of Turville |
Vice-Chancellor | Stephen Toope |
Academic staff | 7,913 |
Administrative staff | 3,615 |
Students | 19,955 (2016/17) |
Undergraduates | 12,340 (2016/17) |
Postgraduates | 7,610 (2016/17) |
Location | , |
Campus | University town 288 hectares (710 acres) |
Colours | Cambridge Blue |
Athletics | The Sporting Blue |
Affiliations | Russell Group European University Association G5 universities Golden triangle League of European Research Universities IARU |
Website | cam |
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The University of Cambridge (also called Cambridge University) is in Cambridge, England. It is the second-oldest university in all English-speaking countries. It is one of the world's leading places of learning.