Is University of Cambridge public or private?

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University of Cambridge is a public collegiate research university in UK. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Cambridge is ranked at #5 in World and #2 in UK. University of Cambridge offers various programs at UG and PG levels.

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