The University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge, informally called as Cambridge University or Cambridge, is one of the famous universities in the world. It is the second oldest University in England and is considered as the fourth oldest in the world.

The legend has it that The University of Cambridge was founded in the year 1209. During that time, there were scholars who were escaping Oxford due to a fight they had with the locals. In 1231, King Henry III gave them a teaching monopoly.

The University of Cambridge produces famous writers, scientists, and politicians in Britain. The University has 31 college institutions. The first College is named Peterhouse and was founded in the year 1284 by the Bishop of Ely Hugh Balsham. During the 14th and 15th centuries, many other colleges were also founded. These colleges acted as independent institutions that are separated from Cambridge itself. These colleges have the autonomy to decide who to admit, have the responsibility when it comes to the welfare of their students, and over small group teaching.

In 1869, the first college institution for women was created the Girton College. Three years later, another college institution for women was founded  the Newnham College. At first, only male students were admitted to Cambridge. In 1882, attempts were made to make women as full members of The University of Cambridge however, this failed. It was only in 1947, that women were made full members of Cambridge.

More than a century later, The Cambridge University is still considered one of the best universities in the world. It continues to produce famous students in the field of politics, science, and the arts.