There are 31 Colleges, 6 Schools and over 150 Faculties and Departments that make up the University of Cambridge, covering a vast array of subjects and specialised areas of research. Cambridge's Academic Year commences on 1 October and finishes on 30 September. Discover the University of Cambridge through open days, virtual tours, and detailed information about our departments and accessibility.

The University of Cambridge has been at the forefront of academic study and research since 1209. Here is a selection of our discoveries and innovations so far. Discover how the University works with partners in Cambridge and throughout the East of England.

The University's mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence. View and download the University of Cambridge Group's Annual Reports and Financial Statements. The University of Cambridge is a global institution.

See an overview of Cambridge's international activities in pursuit of its mission to contribute to society through excellence of education, learning and research.