In 2009, the University of Cambridge celebrated its 800th year. The university is made up of 31 colleges and six schools, and its alumni include some of the world's greatest scientists and contributors to the arts. Research conducted here is world-renowned, particularly for the discovery of how DNA works. Current research involves infectious disease, cancer and neuroscience.
Cambridge maintains a rivalry with the University of Oxford, culminating each year in a televised boat race between teams from the two institutions. The Cambridge Footlights performance group has produced many leading comedians, such as Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Eric Idle.
University of Cambridge
The Old Schools, Trinity Lane
Cambridge CB2 1TN
United Kingdom
cam.ac.uk
Thirty-six fellows of the Royal Society are based at University College, London, and the university's alumni include 21 Nobel laureates, most in chemistry and medicine. Degree programs include many subject areas in mathematics, biology, chemistry and history. Many languages are offered, including ancient Greek, Latin, Yiddish and African languages. The master programs include architecture, clinical dentistry and laws. Graduate diplomas are offered in town and country planning, architecture, statistics and archaeology.
University College, London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
44-020-7679-2000
ucl.ac.uk
Imperial College specializes in the sciences and contributes to important research. The faculties are in engineering, medicine and natural sciences. A business school also operates. The university has partnerships with many prominent organizations, including the Institute for Global Health, the Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the Energy Futures Lab. The 10 bells in Queen's Tower ring out on royal anniversaries and on special occasions associated with the college.
Imperial College, London
South Kensington Campus
London SW7 2AZ
United Kingdom
44-020-7589-5111
imperial.ac.uk
Matthew Arnold celebrates the University of Oxford in a poem with the line "the city of dreaming spires." The exact date of the university's origin is unknown, but some scholars date it from the 11th century. Oxford is made up of 38 self-governing colleges and four academic divisions: Humanities, Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, and Social Sciences. Each division is involved in research; current research includes climate change and new vaccines.
University of Oxford
University Offices
Wellington Square
Oxford OX1 2JD
United Kingdom
44-01865- 270-927
ox.ac.uk