Reaching Out to OUR aspiring Students – OXBRIDGE CALLING

The college was delighted to recently welcome the Outreach Officer for the University of Cambridge.

An excellent presentation was given to our aspiring students about future possible applications to this prestigious university.

A wonderful, informative and exciting talk about the application process, subject choices, the college system and financial planning for these important years was provided to our students.

Archbishop Beck Catholic College is also a member of the Aspire Liverpool group.

Later this year the College will be providing the opportunity for our students to take part once again in a residential experience at Cambridge University.

Headteacher, Paul Stirling, commented “With previous students gaining places in recent years, we feel very strongly about ensuring our students are encouraged and given every opportunity to apply to Oxbridge. We want only the best for our students”.

The University of Cambridge briefly

The University of Cambridge was founded in 1209. Cambridge is the fourth-oldest university in the world.

Motto

Hinc lucem et pocula sacra
(From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge).

Students

Undergraduates: 12,910. Postgraduates: 12,010. Total students: 24,912 (2024-2025 figures)

Staff

13,113 members of staff employed in academic, academic-related, contract research, technical and administrative roles.

Alumni

As of December 2024, Cambridge had more than 333,629 living alumni, with significant numbers in the UK, the USA, Germany, Canada, Australia, the People’s Republic of China, France, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, India, Switzerland and Italy.

Colleges

The University is made up of 31 constituent Colleges.

Admissions

21,445 people applied for around 4,550 undergraduate places in 2023. Over 70% of our UK applicants came from state schools.

Leadership

Chancellor: The Rt Hon Lord Smith of Finsbury. Vice-Chancellor: Professor Deborah Prentice

Honours

Among our alumni and affiliates, we have 126 Nobel Prize Laureates, 47 Heads of State, 217 Olympic medalists.

Graduate Employment

91% of working graduates from Cambridge are in high-skilled employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22).

A Global University

Cambridge is a globally diverse institution. Our students come from 142 different countries. Our researchers collaborate with colleagues worldwide. The University has established partnerships in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.

Innovation

The University of Cambridge sits at the heart of one of the world’s largest technology clusters. The Cambridge cluster is home to over 5,000 knowledge-intensive companies. It is the birthplace of 24 businesses valued at more than $1 billion (£800 million).

Cambridge promotes the interface between academia and business and has a global reputation for innovation.