Cambridge University

The fourth-oldest university in the world, the University of Cambridge, is well respected and renowned all over the world, and for good reason. It was founded in 1209 and is one of the foremost academic institutions anywhere — Isaac Newton, Wordsworth, and Byron are just a few of the many famous names associated with the university.

Peterhouse was the first college — it was founded in 1284. The modern-day University of Cambridge is home to 31 colleges and 150 departments, schools, faculties, and other educational institutions.

Natural Sciences

One of the more popular areas of study is Natural Sciences, though there are high-quality courses across the board. Living at our stunning private student accommodation in Cambridge, you will have the perfect base no matter the subject matter. Certain degrees are spread over four years, whilst most courses are divided into two parts, lasting one or two years apiece.

Nobel Prize Winners

126 affiliates of the University of Cambridge have won the Nobel Prize, which goes some way to highlighting the importance of this institution and the potential future you have in front of you as a Cambridge student. With each college having its own library, you really are looking at the pinnacle of education when studying at Cambridge.

There are over 100 libraries in total throughout the university, with each college having its own, as well as nine specialist museums and collections that the university owns. The university library is a legal deposit library, which means that it is entitled to receive a copy of every book published in the UK.

Work Life Balance

As a student at Cambridge, you are offered a range of financial support to suit a wide range of needs. This is an important aspect of the university, as it is thought that students should not work during term-time, instead having the correct work and life balance to ensure that studies can take priority. In terms of a Students’ Union, you will find a different union at each college.

The Right Foundation

Anglia Ruskin University also offers plenty of choices to its students. It has a strong connection with industry, allowing students to gain practical experience and guidance from professionals in a wide range of fascinating subjects and professions. With this in mind, students at Anglia Ruskin are provided with the foundation of skills that will serve them well in the workplace when entering the wider adult world.

Entrepreneurial Excellence

It is centrally located, so easy to reach from Brunswick House, as well as being close to all of the amenities and other pleasantries that Cambridge has to offer. Its origins come from the Cambridge School of Art, which opened in 1858. The institution became a university in 1992 and adopted the name Anglia Ruskin University in 2005, honouring John Ruskin, the art critic and social reformer who delivered the inaugural speech at the Cambridge School of Art.

The emphasis on academic excellence and workplace skills has been nationally recognised, with the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards giving the university its Duke of York Award for entrepreneurial excellence, whilst the School of Medicine includes the only Thiel cadaveric facility in England, ensuring that medical students can work with cadavers that are as close to life-like as possible.

Student Accommodation Cambridge Regional College

2 Properties near Cambridge Regional College

Scholars View

Stellaris

Tips, Guides & News

International Student Accommodation in Cambridge: Your Complete 2026 Guide