Is University of Cambridge good?

In summary, during their conversation, the speakers discussed their plans for higher education. The first speaker intends to study at the University of British Columbia for their undergraduate degree, followed by a Masters and PHD at Cambridge University. They are interested in studying Particle Astrophysics at Cambridge but noticed that the graduate course information is not readily available on their website. The second speaker suggests looking at specific departments or centers, such as DAMTP, for more information. They also advise the first speaker to focus on their undergraduate studies before thinking about grad school. They also mention the possibility of doing undergraduate research at the Canadian Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics (CITA).
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Hi,

For my undergraduate degree, I intend to study at the University of British Columbia. For my Masters and PHD I am hoping to study at Cambridge.

How good is the Physics program at Cambridge? I am interested in Particle Astrophysics. I noticed that on their website they don't (at least from what I have observed) include a section on graduate courses, unlike MIT for example. What is the system at Cambridge like?

Thanks,
 
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Try the websites of specific departments/centres. Say, DAMTP.

Also: consider focusing on doing well throughout your undergraduate degree and then thinking about the specifics grad school.
 
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I agree with mepris. Focus on your undergrad first before anything. Its good to plan ahead, i planned my next 5 years, but you got to focus and do really well in your undergrad studies. Also, Have you looked into cita(canadian institute of theoretical astrophysics). I am planning on undergrad at sfu and doing some undergrad research at cita. i only know of programs in Canada sorry haha
 
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