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Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

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University press of the University of Cambridge and non‑profit publisher

Data Confidence: 72% · Sources: 1 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲
Undisclosed — estimated significant wealth
Reach ▲
200.0M people
Power ▲
The press controls the production and distribution of a vast catalogue of scholarly books, journals, textbooks and Bibles, overseeing publishing operations in over 40 countries and acting as the King’s Printer for official documents.
Influence ▲
Its publications shape research, education and language learning worldwide, with its journals and textbooks used by millions of students and scholars across more than 100 nations.
Network ▲
Cambridge University Press is linked to the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Assessment, The Association of American Publishers and historic partners such as Eyre & Spottiswoode, giving it extensive academic and commercial connections.
Legacy ▲
Founded by letters patent in 1534, it has continuously operated for nearly five centuries, publishing works by Nobel laureates and historic figures like Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking.
Trajectory ▲
Rising ↑ — first assessment on record.

About

Cambridge University Press is the university press of the University of Cambridge, granted letters patent by King Henry VIII in 1534, making it the world’s oldest university press. It operates in more than 40 countries, publishes over 50,000 titles and more than 420 academic journals, and also serves as the King’s Printer. The press merged with Cambridge Assessment in 2021 to form Cambridge University Press & Assessment while retaining an independent existence. It is a non‑profit organization and a member of The Association of American Publishers.

Known For

Being the world’s oldest university press and a leading global academic publisher.

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Queen Elizabeth IINot yet ranked — tap to revealApproved merger of
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The Association of American PublishersNot yet ranked — tap to revealMember of
UO
University of CambridgeTop ContinentalParent organization of
MB
MPG Books GroupNot yet ranked — tap to revealSold printing operation to
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King Henry VIIINot yet ranked — tap to revealGranted letters patent to
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Eyre & SpottiswoodeNot yet ranked — tap to revealAcquired
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Cambridge AssessmentNot yet ranked — tap to revealMerged with

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