Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Cambridge University Press & Assessment (CUPA) operates as the publishing and assessment arm of the University of Cambridge, producing academic books, journals, educational resources and examination services for learners and institutions worldwide. Its publishing portfolio covers disciplines across the humanities, sciences, technology, medicine and social sciences, delivering content in print, digital and hybrid formats to support teaching, research and professional development. The assessment division designs and administers a range of qualifications, including school‑level examinations, vocational tests and higher‑education admissions tools, which are used by governments, schools and universities in numerous countries. Through these activities CUPA serves a global market that includes educators, students, researchers, policymakers and corporate clients seeking accredited learning materials and reliable measurement of achievement.

The organisation’s distinguishing attributes stem from its integration of longstanding scholarly publishing expertise with modern assessment capabilities, allowing it to combine content creation with valid, reliable measurement of learning outcomes. This dual focus positions CUPA uniquely within the education sector, where few providers simultaneously offer high‑impact scholarly publications and large‑scale, secure testing services. Its close affiliation with the University of Cambridge provides access to leading academic authors, rigorous peer‑review processes and cutting‑edge research that inform both its publishing and assessment products. Additionally, CUPA has demonstrated a commitment to cybersecurity resilience, as evidenced by its response to the June 2024 incident in which it engaged external forensic experts and cooperated with the UK National Cyber Security Centre to restore systems and protect sensitive data.

Structurally, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a constituent part of the University of Cambridge, operating under the governance of the university’s central administration while maintaining distinct operational units for publishing and assessment. This relationship enables it to draw on the university’s brand reputation and intellectual resources while maintaining the commercial flexibility required to compete in international markets for educational content and testing services. The organisation’s headquarters are located in the United Kingdom, reflecting its primary administrative base, although its staff, authors and customers are distributed across multiple continents.