The mission of the University of Cambridge is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

The University's core values are as follows:

freedom of thought and expression

freedom from discrimination

the encouragement of a questioning spirit

an extensive range of academic subjects in all major subject groups

quality and depth of provision across all subjects

the close inter-relationship between teaching, scholarship, and research

strong support for individual researchers as well as research groups

residence in Cambridge as central to most courses

education which enhances the ability of students to learn throughout life

Our education vision builds on this. It is a set of principles to inform our approach to education.

Read our education vision

the widest possible student access to the University

the contribution which the University can make to society through the pursuit, dissemination, and application of knowledge

the place of the University within the broader academic and local community

opportunities for innovative partnerships with business, charitable foundations, and healthcare

concern for sustainability and the relationship with the environment

the relationship between the University and the Colleges as fundamental to the nature of Cambridge

the interdisciplinary nature of the Colleges as a major stimulus to teaching and learning

the enhanced quality of experience for students and staff through College membership

recognition and reward of the University's staff as its greatest asset

the encouragement of career development for all staff

the opportunities for broadening the experience of students and staff through participation in sport, music, drama, the visual arts, and other cultural activities