University of Cambridge

Cambridge University is rich in history - Colleges and its famous buildings of the University to attract visitors from around the world. But the university, museums and collections also hold many treasures that give a fascinating insight into some of scholarly activity, both past and present, of the University academics and students.

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. His reputation for academic achievement is known worldwide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research work carried out by staff of the University and colleges.

Many customs and the University unusual terminology can be traced to its roots in the early years of the University's long history, and this booklet looks to the past to find the origins of many things that distinguishes itself by University today.