Study in Cambridge

Cambridge sits around 55 miles north of London in the flat Cambridgeshire countryside, on the River Cam. The University of Cambridge, founded in 1209, dominates the city’s skyline, economy and identity, and StudyUKToday works with two real universities here.

What Cambridge Is Actually Like

Cambridge is compact by UK standards, and its college buildings, most famously King’s College Chapel, began in 1446, dominate the centre in a way few other UK cities can match. Punting on the River Cam, past “the Backs,” the green space behind several of the riverside colleges, is one of the most recognisable Cambridge experiences and a genuinely popular student activity, not just a tourist one. The relationship between “town and gown,” the university and the wider city, remains central to how Cambridge sees itself.

Cambridge has also become a major technology hub, often referred to as “Silicon Fen,” home to a large cluster of science and technology companies that grew directly out of the university’s research strength, so the city combines centuries-old academic tradition with a genuinely modern, research-driven economy. Getting around is easy: Cambridge has excellent rail connections to London, and is widely known as one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the UK.

Studying in Cambridge

Cambridge is home to two real universities StudyUKToday works with here: the University of Cambridge itself, and Anglia Ruskin University, a separate, modern institution with its own courses and admissions process. As with Oxford, these are genuinely distinct universities, so it’s worth being clear early which one, and which course, you’re applying to.

Cambridge’s cost of living is higher than many UK cities outside London, reflecting demand for accommodation in a relatively small, historic centre, so check current figures directly with your chosen university.

How StudyUKToday Helps

Whichever Cambridge university and course you’re aiming for, our services stay the same: course selection, university matching, document review, application support, and offer acceptance guidance, working toward the same UK university application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University the same thing?

No. They’re two separate, independent universities in the same city, with different admissions processes, courses and entry requirements. StudyUKToday can help with an application to either.

Is Cambridge expensive to live in?

Generally more expensive than many UK cities outside London, reflecting demand for a compact, historic centre. Check current figures directly with your university’s accommodation office.

What is Cambridge known for?

The University of Cambridge, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, its distinctive riverside college architecture along the Cam, and, more recently, a major technology and research cluster known as Silicon Fen.

Do I need exceptional grades to study in Cambridge?

Entry requirements vary significantly between the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University, and between individual courses. Check the specific requirements for your course directly with the university, rather than assuming one standard applies to the whole city.