Among the most prominent of them are:
Adam Smith Prize, awarded annually to the university's top-performing student in economics
Adams Prize, awarded annually by University of Cambridge mathematics faculty to a UK resident in recognition of distinguished research in mathematics
Browne Medal, awarded annually to students who win the Latin and Greek poetry competition
Carus Greek Testament Prizes, a prize issued to winners of an annual competition of the university's undergraduate and graduate in Greek translation of New Testament passeges
Chancellor's Gold Medal, a prize issued to winners of the university's annual poetry competition
Porson Prize, a prize for students who develop the best Greek composition
Raymond Horton-Smith Prize, awarded annually to the University of Cambridge Medical School student for the best medical school thesis
Seatonian Prize, awarded annually for the best English language poem on a sacred subject
Senior Wrangler, awarded annually to the university's top performing student on the Part II of Mathematical Tripos
Thirlwall Prize, awarded every other year for the best essay about British literature or history
Thomas Bond Sprague Prize, awarded annually to the top performing Part III of the Mathematical Tripos student in the areas of probability, statistics, finance and optimisation.
Tyson Medal, awarded annually to the top astronomy student
Mayhew Prize, awarded annually to the top performing Part III of the Mathematical Tripos student in areas of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP)
=== Reputation and rankings ===
Owing to its age and its social and academic status, the University of Cambridge is considered to be one of Britain's most prestigious or elite universities and to form, along with the University of Oxford, a top two that stand above other UK universities in this regard.
As of 2025, the University of Cambridge was ranked sixth in the world by QS Rankings, the ARWU ranked Cambridge fourth in the world, while Times Higher Education ranked Cambridge fifth in the world …
