Cambridge University Press
The world's oldest university press, publishing academic and educational content for over 100 million learners globally.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment — Official About Us PageCambridge University Press & Assessment is a non-school institution of the University of Cambridge, formed through the merger of Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment, legally effective 1 August 2021. Its origins trace back to letters patent granted by Henry VIII in 1534, making it the oldest university press in the world. Its mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning, and research.
The organisation publishes academic journals, books, and educational materials, and operates platforms such as Cambridge Core, which hosts 1.6 million journal articles and 46,000 ebooks. Its product portfolio also includes the Cambridge Dictionary, IGCSEs, Cambridge Technicals, Linguaskill, and hundreds of academic titles. It employs 6,380 colleagues across 80 offices worldwide and serves over 100 million learners.
For the year ended 31 July 2024, Cambridge University Press & Assessment reported revenues of £1.025 billion and an operating profit above £200 million, with 85% of revenues generated outside the United Kingdom. The organisation is governed by the Press and Assessment Syndicate, with day-to-day management led by Chief Executive Peter Phillips.
Given its scale in academic publishing, digital content delivery, and educational assessment, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is directly relevant to innovations in edtech, open-access publishing, AI-assisted learning, and digital research infrastructure.