The University of Cambridge (formally The Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University of Cambridge) is a collegiate public research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by King Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the world's fourth-oldest surviving university.[1] The history and influence of the University of Cambridge has made it one of the most prestigious universities in the world.[2] Numerous scholarships, prizes, honors, and awards specific to the university are awarded to prospective or current students.
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- ^ "World's most prestigious universities 2016". Times Higher Education (THE). 4 May 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2017.