University of Cambridge

Cambridge University, founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university. The university grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with local townsfolk. The two 'ancient universities' are often jointly referred to as 'Oxbridge'.

The University of Cambridge (informally known as Cambridge University or simply Cambridge) is a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England, often regarded as one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

The University of Cambridge is a collegiate public research university in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university. The university grew out of an association of scholars who left the University of Oxford after a dispute with the townspeople; the two ancient universities share many common features and are often referred to jointly as "Oxbridge".

The city of Cambridge, where several colleges are located, is often perceived as being a university town. It has a large population including students, workers and local inhabitants that use its services and amenities.

Founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university.

Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231.

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world.

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world. Founded in 1209, it was granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231 and is second to Oxford University as England's oldest surviving university.

The University has 31 colleges that are located throughout Cambridge; some are small and others large. The largest college is King's College, which has been around since 1441—about 500 years before America existed!

On top of being old, these colleges were actually quite progressive for their time: for example, students were given double credits if they passed an exam on religious doctrine twice instead of once (without studying).

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world. It was founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231; at this time it was known as "the House of St Katherine". Today, Cambridge's alumni are spread across all areas of life: politicians, scientists and academics include former Prime Minister David Cameron, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking and Nobel Prize winner Peter Higgs.