What do the colleges mean at Cambridge?

The Colleges The College provides a ‘community of scholars’ in which the students live, work and study during their years at Cambridge University and a student must be admitted to a College before he or she can become a member of the University.

Why do Oxford and Cambridge have colleges?

The benefits? Colleges provide a ready-made community, making it easier for new students to settle in and meet those studying other subjects. Lots of social events are based in and around college communities – and intercollegiate rivalry plays a big role in Oxbridge sports, especially rowing!

Which is a better college Oxford or Cambridge?

The University of Oxford marginally outranks Cambridge in the QS World University Rankings® 2022, with Oxford placing in second and Cambridge placing in joint third. In the latest results, Cambridge comes out second in the world for both academics and employers.

Does the college in Cambridge matter?

In short, the college you go to is vitally important, and should be something that is seriously considered before applying. If Cambridge University is responsible for our intellectual experience, then it is our respective college that governs the overall feel of the full Cambridge experience.

What does Oxford university specialize in?

The QS World University Rankings 2022 place Oxford as the second best university in the world, and the best university in Europe. Oxford also ranked first in the global subject rankings for arts and humanities, and top five for natural sciences, life sciences and medicine, and social sciences and management.

What does Cambridge University specialize in?

Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world. Home to over 23,000 students from more than 140 countries, we offer undergraduate degree courses in the arts and humanities, social sciences, sciences and engineering.

What is the best Cambridge College?

Current rankings

Position	College	Score
1	Christ’s	75.7
2	Trinity	74.1
3	Pembroke	72.3
4	Peterhouse	71.2