Prestigious and influential the world over, synonymous with excellence for seven centuries, Cambridge is especially known for its university colleges. The first of them, Peterhouse, was founded by Hugo de Balsham in 1284. Cambridge also brings to mind gondoliers gliding under the Bridge of Sighs in St. John's College, along the River Cam, a winding river bordered by immense meadows of jonquils, and a happy marriage between the most ancient architecture and a busy student lifestyle. Always full of life, this illustrious city offers a blossoming cultural scene, with numerous festivals in summer. Like the young students who hurry to and fro, you too will be seduced by the ambiance. Multicultural, youthful and studious, Cambridge really is the ideal place for international students.