Universities in Cambridge, The United Kingdom

If you are thinking of pursuing your education in Cambridge, there are a number of universities you could consider. Some of the universities are as discussed below.

Anglia Ruskin University

This is a public university located in East Anglia, United Kingdom. Its origins are in the Cambridge School of Art established in 1858. It became Anglia Polytechnic after the Essex Institute of Higher Education and the Cambridgeshire College of Arts and Technology merged. In 1992, it became a university and in 2005, was renamed Anglia Ruskin University after John Ruskin. It has campuses in Peterborough, Chelmsford, and Cambridge. It also shares campuses with the College of West Anglia in Cambridge, Wisbech, and King’s Lynn.

University of Cambridge

This is one of the oldest universities globally and one of United Kingdom’s largest. It is known internationally for its outstanding academic achievement. It also reflects the academic achievement of its students, and world-class original research as well conducted by the university’s and colleges’ staff. The university’s reputation is certified by the Quality Assurance Agency and by other outside assessors of teaching and learning, for instance, external examiners. The high standards in learning are the outcome of both the learning opportunities available at the university, and by the numerous resources including museums, libraries and other collections. Learning is conducted through seminars, lectures, and practical classed conducted by lecturers who are experts in their fields, and also personalized coaching arranged in the different colleges.

Besides being a member of the Cambridge University, a student will also be a member of a college. There are a total of 29 colleges and they all offer accommodation to undergraduate students for at least three years. These colleges are as follows: Clare, Churchill, Christ’s, Corpus Christi, Downing, Emmanuel, Fitzwilliam, Girton, Gonville & Caius, Homerton, Hughes Hall, Jesus, King’s, Lucy Cavendish, Magdalene, Murray Edwards, Newnham, Pembroke, Peterhouse, Queen’s, Robinson, Selwyn, Sidney Sussex, St. Catherine’s, St. Edmund’s, St. John’s, Trinity, Trinity Hall, and Wolfson.

Cambridge Regional College

The college is situated in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and it offers further education to its students. Its courses range from hair and beauty to media studies, and apprenticeship programs as well. Its facilities include a £9 million motor vehicle workshop, art and design studios, hair and beauty salons, a modern and well equipped sports center, and modern catering kitchens. The college also has a SmartLIFE Centre where Modern Methods of Construction and Sustainability subjects are taught.

Westminster College, Cambridge

This is a theological college of the United Reformed Church which was initially the Presbyterian Church of England. The purpose of the college is training for the ordination of ministers. The college is not a branch of the University of Cambridge. It is, however, merged with other six religious colleges in Cambridge to constitute the Cambridge Theological Federation, which is associated with the University.
The main courses offered are in theological disciplines and these include Pastoral Studies, New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Church History, and Systematic Theology. Students learn for four years, which is inclusive of a one-year internship working in a local church.

These are just but a few of the universities in Cambridge one can enroll in to pursue his or her studies.