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Our mission

Cambridge University Press advances learning, knowledge and research worldwide.

Our mission is to “further through publication and printing the University’s objective of advancing learning, knowledge and research worldwide.” This mission is laid out in ‘Statute J’ in the University of Cambridge’s Statutes and Ordinances.

Our mission is achieved by producing academic books, textbooks, monographs, reference works, English Language Teaching materials, educational software, electronic publishing, Bibles and prayer books and over 300 academic journals.

Our objective

  • To operate sustainably for the public benefit a publishing programme that upholds the integrity of the Cambridge name.

We set the standard for

  • The quality and validation of content
  • Design, production and printing
  • Cooperation with authors
  • Meeting our customers’ needs

We value

  • Integrity and rigour
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Trust and collaboration