Since 2007, Cambridge has never strayed far from the top spot on the QS ranking, staying within the top three schools. Second only to Oxford in its reputation among employers, Cambridge is the top university in the world as measured by its overall academic reputation. Its stature is at least partially the result of its well-roundedness. Twenty-two Cambridge departments are in the top five in the world in their field. Its alumni, particularly in the sciences, need little introduction — among them are Stephen Hawking, Isaac Newton, and Charles Darwin.
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