Universities in Cambridge, England UK
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Cambridge
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. University of Cambridge with highest ranking among universities in Cambridge ranked #5.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. University of Cambridge with highest ranking among universities in Cambridge ranked #3.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) updated with University of Cambridge ranked highest among 59 listed universities in Cambridge.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: Publication of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. University of Cambridge ranked #4.

Rankings of universities in Cambridge, England UK 2024

  • #2 
  • #5 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #3 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
  • #2 
  • #3 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Show 26 more rankings of University of Cambridge and subject specific rankings for 13 subjects

  • #53 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #87 
  • #109 
The Times Good University Guide
[Published 16 September, 2022]
  • #81 
  • #102 
The Guardian League Table
[Published 09 September, 2023]
Show 10 more rankings of Anglia Ruskin University and subject specific rankings for 13 subjects

#3
England UK

The Cambridge Theological Federation




Highest subject rankings of universities in Cambridge

Chemistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Sociology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Medicine CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
German CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge
Music CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#1 
University of Cambridge

Cambridge Key Facts for International Students

2 out of 4 Universities in Cambridge Ranked in at least one ranking

30 Different Rankings list Universities in Cambridge (22 institution and 8 subject rankings)

30 Global Rankings rank Universities in Cambridge Among TOP 200

Population: 159000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: England, Cambridgeshire

Living costs for students in Cambridge:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 97* (3% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 81* (19% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 72* (28% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 3.48 £
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
Nobel prize laureates:
Didier Queloz (University of Cambridge, 2019)
 
Sir Gregory P. Winter (, 2018)
 
Richard Henderson (, 2017)
 
Sir John B. Gurdon (, 2012)
 
Robert G. Edwards (University of Cambridge, 2010)
 
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan (, 2009)
 
John E. Sulston (, 2002)
 
Amartya Sen (, 1998)
 
John E. Walker (, 1997)
 
James A. Mirrlees (University of Cambridge, 1996)
 

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University of Cambridge ranks #1 in Cambridge in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Cambridge University of Cambridge is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 38 rankings where University of Cambridge is listed.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Engineering (Chemical Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Social Studies & Humanities (Sociology). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Languages & Literature (German). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Arts Visual & Performing (Music). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Law (Law). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

Anglia Ruskin University is ranked best in Cambridge for Sports Science (Sports Science). See all rankings for the Anglia Ruskin University.

University of Cambridge is ranked best in Cambridge for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Cambridge.

Anglia Ruskin University is ranked best in Cambridge for Design (Graphic Design). See all rankings for the Anglia Ruskin University.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:

Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%

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The Guardian News and Media Limited

Criteria used in ranking -The Guardian League Table:

Student to Staff Ratio: 15% Entry Standards: 15% Expenditure per Student: 5% Continuation 15% (non-medical subjects) OR 5% (medical subjects) NSS - Teaching: 8% NSS - Assessment & Feedback: 8% NSS - Overall Satisfaction: 4% Career Prospects: 15% Value added: 15%

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The Times and The Sunday Times

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The University League Tables

Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide:

Entry Standards 12.5% Student Satisfaction 18.75% Student-Staff Ratio 12.5% Research Quality 12.5% Research Intensity 6.25% Academic Service Spending 6.25% Facilities Spending 6.25% Graduate Prospects 12.5% Degree Completion Rate 12.5%

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Thomson Reuters

Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities:

Patent Volume 33% Patent Citations 34% Industry Article Citation Impact 11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11%

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Criteria used in ranking -Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe:

Patent volume 11.11% Patent success 11.11% Global patents 11.11% Patent citations 11.11% Percent of patents cited / Patent citation impact 11.11% Patent to Article Citation Impact 11.11% Industry Article Citation Impact 11.11% Percent of Industry Collaborative Articles 11.11% Total Web of Science Core Collection Papers 11.11%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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