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With more than 18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, nearly 9,000 staff, 31 Colleges and 150 Departments, Faculties, Schools and other institutions, no two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge.

At the heart of this confederation of Departments, Schools, Faculties and Colleges is a central administration team. It is small because the Colleges are self-governing and teaching staff carry out much of the daily administration at Cambridge.

Cambridge is structured differently from other universities, and these differences make Cambridge special. To help you get started let us explain the basics.

The Cambridge advantage: our courses

Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world, offering undergraduate degree courses (also called Triposes at Cambridge) in the arts, social sciences, sciences, engineering and medical sciences.

Our courses are distinctive for their:

Flexibility – many courses encompass several subjects (with some options available in several courses, where the subjects overlap), meaning they can be much more flexible than more narrowly focused courses elsewhere. Look closely at the Subject A-Z and courses section and the descriptions for the related courses listed in each entry

Exploration – most courses cover the subject area broadly to start with before allowing you to choose from a range of specialisms. This means you can explore the subject and your strengths and interests fully before you decide on which area to focus.

When researching what Cambridge has to offer you may come across the term 'Tripos', which is the formal term we use to refer to our degree courses. You can find an explanation of the Tripos system and more information in the course section.

A collegiate university: who does what?

Cambridge is a 'collegiate' university. This means that it comprises of various faculties and departments in different academic subjects and a number of Colleges

The key functions that the University (through its faculties/departments) and Colleges are responsible for are outlined below, to show how it all fits together.

The University:

determines course content
organises lectures, seminars, practicals and projects
sets and marks examinations
awards degrees

The Colleges:

admit undergraduate students
organise small-group teaching (supervisions)
are responsible for academic and pastoral care
provide accommodation, places to eat and recreational facilities

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Course	UCAS Points	Fees for an English student
Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic [0579] Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic [0579] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 40% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £25000	160	9250
Archaeology [5753] Archaeology [5753] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £28000	160	9250
Architecture [1156] Architecture [1156] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £25000	160	9250
Asian and Middle Eastern Studies [9279] Asian and Middle Eastern Studies [9279] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £25000	144	9250
Bachelor of Theology for Ministry [] Bachelor of Theology for Ministry [] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 80% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £24000	160	9250
Chemical Engineering via Engineering [0244] Chemical Engineering via Engineering [0244] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 208 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 90% % satisfied with course quality: 90% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 75% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £32000	208	9250
Chemical Engineering via Natural Sciences [0138] Chemical Engineering via Natural Sciences [0138] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 176 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 75% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £32000	176	9250
Classics [0223] Classics [0223] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 55% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £28500	160	9250
Classics (4 years) [1715] Classics (4 years) [1715] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 55% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £28500	144	9250
Computer Science [3912] Computer Science [3912] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 85% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £45000	160	9250
Economics [0254] Economics [0254] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 176 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 1% After the course % leavers in work or study: 75% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £42000	176	9250
Education [4211] Education [4211] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 96 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 5% After the course % leavers in work or study: 0% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £	96	9250
Engineering [0527] Engineering [0527] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 208 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 1% After the course % leavers in work or study: 81% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £32000	208	9250
English [0419] English [0419] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 67% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £24000	160	9250
Geography [2241] Geography [2241] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 57% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £24000	144	9250
History [6603] History [6603] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 1% After the course % leavers in work or study: 56% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £27000	144	9250
History of Art [2885] History of Art [2885] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 59% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £28000	160	9250
History with Modern Languages [4932] History with Modern Languages [4932] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 57% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £25000	144	9250
History with Politics [3895] History with Politics [3895] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 57% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £28000	144	9250
Human, Social and Political Sciences [0219] Human, Social and Political Sciences [0219] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 69% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £28000	160	9250
Land Economy [9326] Land Economy [9326] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 2% After the course % leavers in work or study: 85% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £25000	160	9250
Law [9757] Law [9757] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 62% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £27000	160	9250
Linguistics [9723] Linguistics [9723] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 176 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £26000	176	9250
Mathematics [5612] Mathematics [5612] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 2% After the course % leavers in work or study: 55% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £36000	160	9250
Medicine [0020] Medicine [0020] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 86% % satisfied with course quality: 83% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 84% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £35000	160	9250
Modern and Medieval Languages [8066] Modern and Medieval Languages [8066] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 70% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £25000	144	9250
Music [0314] Music [0314] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 65% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £25000	144	9250
Natural Sciences [0216] Natural Sciences [0216] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 176 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 1% After the course % leavers in work or study: 49% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £31000	176	9250
Philosophy [5950] Philosophy [5950] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 60% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £24000	160	9250
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences [0152] Psychological and Behavioural Sciences [0152] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 55% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £26000	160	9250
Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion [0293] Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion [0293] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 160 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 60% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £24000	160	9250
Veterinary Medicine [0006] Veterinary Medicine [0006] More Info Before you start Fees for an English student: 9250 The Times league table position: Required UCAS Points: 144 During the course % satisfied with teaching quality: 0% % satisfied with course quality: 0% Expenditure Per Student: % of total budget Student / Staff Ratio: % % students left without award: 0% After the course % leavers in work or study: 90% Median salary 6 months afterwards: £31000	144	9250

University of Cambridge

Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic [0579]

Archaeology [5753]

Architecture [1156]

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies [9279]

Bachelor of Theology for Ministry []

Chemical Engineering via Engineering [0244]

Chemical Engineering via Natural Sciences [0138]

Classics [0223]

Classics (4 years) [1715]

Computer Science [3912]

Economics [0254]

Education [4211]

Engineering [0527]

English [0419]

Geography [2241]

History [6603]

History of Art [2885]

History with Modern Languages [4932]

History with Politics [3895]

Human, Social and Political Sciences [0219]

Land Economy [9326]

Law [9757]

Linguistics [9723]

Mathematics [5612]

Medicine [0020]

Modern and Medieval Languages [8066]

Music [0314]

Natural Sciences [0216]

Philosophy [5950]

Psychological and Behavioural Sciences [0152]

Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion [0293]

Veterinary Medicine [0006]