How many universities does Cambridge have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Cambridge with 518 study programmes between them, 518 taught in English.

Is Cambridge affordable for students?

Cambridge scores 3/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in United Kingdom spend roughly €1,091 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in United Kingdom.

Universities in Cambridge

Cambridge has 2 universities in our index, offering 518 study programmes — 518 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability3/10

Safety7/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly10/10

Weather5/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Cambridge offers a rich academic and social experience in a safe, English-speaking, and highly walkable city, though it is an expensive place to live with typical British weather.