University of Cambridge

The ancient and stunning city of Cambridge sits smugly on the edge of East Anglia with the famous Cambridge University as its focal point...more detail As at Oxford, the intense academic life revolves around the colleges (31 in all), which are home to the undergraduates and operate almost as independent institutions. Behind the picturesque façade lies a rigorous work ethic: eight-week terms may sound cushy but dividing more work into less time doesn't leave any time for daytime tv binges...more on academic Unsurprisingly, Cambridge has some of the best academic resources around – the UL is one of six copyright libraries in the country – but its student union is one of the poorest and least high profile. Each College’s JCR (mini-union) looks after its own students' welfare and entertainment...more on the SU Cambridge students know how to party, particularly during May Week - an excuse for wild boozathons in penguin suits and ball frocks, which usually end up covered in strawberry and vomit concoctions...more on entertainment Cambridge is generally regarded as being quite a progessive chappy with a long tradition of sexual tolerance and the largest LGBT Society in the UK. Vast buckets of cash are available for the hard up – both from the University and the Colleges...more on welfare