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University of Cambridge
Latin: Universitas Cantabrigiensis
Motto:	Hinc lucem et pocula sacra Literal translation: “From here, light and sacred draughts”. Non-literal: “From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge”.
Established:	c. 1209
Type:	Public
Endowment:	£4.1 billion (2006, incl. colleges)
Chancellor:	HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Vice-Chancellor:	Professor Alison Richard
Staff:	8,602
Students:	18,396
Undergraduates:	12,018
Postgraduates:	6,378
Location:	Cambridge, England
Colours:	Cambridge Blue
Athletics:	The Sporting Blue
Affiliations:	Russell Group Coimbra Group EUA LERU IARU
Website:	http://www.cam.ac.uk

The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is regarded as one of the world's premier academic institutions. The name is sometimes abbreviated as Cantab. in post-nominals, from the Latin Cantabrigian.

The University grew out of an association of scholars in the city of Cambridge that was formed, early records suggest, in 1209 by scholars leaving Oxford after a dispute with local townsfolk there. The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are often jointly referred to as Oxbridge. In addition to cultural and practical associations as a historic part of English society, the two universities also have a long history of rivalry with each other.

The University of Cambridge is a member of the Russell Group, a network of research-led British universities; the Coimbra Group, an association of leading European universities; the League of European Research Universities; and the International Alliance of Research Universities. It is also considered part of the "Golden Triangle", a geographical concentration of UK university research.

Academically, Cambridge is consistently ranked in the world's top 5 universities. It has traditionally been an academic institution of choice of the Royal Family (King Edward VII, King George VI, Prince Henry of Gloucester, Prince William of Gloucester and Edinburgh and Prince Charles were all undergraduates) and has produced 82 Nobel Laureates to date.

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University of Cambridge

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