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University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1209. It is composed of 31 colleges and academic departments across different locations in Cambridge. Notable alumni include 32 Nobel laureates. Cambridge is renowned for its strength in mathematics, having produced multiple Fields Medal and Abel Prize winners. It has a large endowment and has introduced the study of many new subjects over the centuries through generous donations and investment in new facilities.

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University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1209. It is composed of 31 colleges and academic departments across different locations in Cambridge. Notable alumni include 32 Nobel laureates. Cambridge is renowned for its strength in mathematics, having produced multiple Fields Medal and Abel Prize winners. It has a large endowment and has introduced the study of many new subjects over the centuries through generous donations and investment in new facilities.

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The universities in the United Kingdom (with the exception of The Open University.

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