The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest, and best, universities. It was set up in 1209 and has become one of the most prestigious places to study on the planet.The university is made up of 31 colleges and 150 departments, faculties and schools. Many of the university's buildings, including the famous King's College Chapel and two chapels designed by Christopher Wren, have lots of history behind them. Some have stood for more than 800 years.