Basic History of the University of Cambridge

Motto: Hinc lucem et pocula sacra (Latin)

Motto in English: Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts
                       Non-literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge

Established: c. 1209

Type: Public

Endowment: £4.3 billion (2011, incl. colleges)

Chancellor: The Lord Sainsbury of Turville

Vice-Chancellor: Sir Leszek Borysiewicz

Academic staff: 5,999

Admin. Staff: 3,142

Students: 18,448

Undergraduates: 12,077

Postgraduates: 6,371

Location: Cambridge, England, UK

Campus: Urban
 

366,444 square metres (36.6444 ha) (excl. colleges)

Colors: Cambridge Blue

Athletics: The Sporting Blue

Official Website: www.cam.ac.uk