University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is a globally prestige public collegiate research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the world's third-oldest university in continuous operation. The university was founded by scholars who left the University of Oxford to move to Cambridge following a dispute with local townspeople. The two ancient English universities, although sometimes described as rivals, share many common features and are often referred to jointly as Oxbridge. 

University of Cambridge: Highlights

The university established itself as a worldwide leader in mathematics. The institution's mathematics examinations, known as the Mathematical Tripos, were initially compulsory for all undergraduates seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree, the most common degree awarded at Cambridge.

From the era of Isaac Newton in the late 17th century until the mid-19th century, the university prioritised applied mathematics, particularly in the field of mathematical physics. Students who achieved first-class honours by successfully completing the Mathematics Tripos examination were called to as Wranglers, with the top student being known as Senior Wrangler, a title regarded as "the pinnacle of intellectual achievement attained in Britain".